Leonard Tigers (Leonard, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Van Alstyne Panthers (Van Alstyne, TX), 2-1 in a league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 6-12 record. They take the field next when they travel to Tom Bean for a 3A Region II District 13 challenge on Friday, April 8. Leonard will battle a Tomcats squad coming off a 14-6 league win over Farmersville (Farmersville, TX). The Tomcats record now stands at 13-1.

With the loss, Van Alstyne falls to 6-5 on the campaign. The Panthers host Lone Oak (Lone Oak, TX) to battle the Buffaloes in a 3A Region II District 13 challenge on Friday, April 8. The Buffaloes enter the challenge with a record of 6-6. Lone Oak won 2-1 in their recent league challenge against Caddo Mills (Caddo Mills, TX)