The Cornerstone Lady Patriots softball team played Bethel Thursday and lost 5-4 in bottom of 7th inning. 

Lady Patriots Coach Etheridge stated, "I am very proud of girls for a hard fought game and are showing great improvement."  

At the plate for Cornerstone, Joanna Duhadaway went 1-4, Madison Etheridge went 3-4, Gracie Mason went 2-4, Leah Thomas went 2-4, Ella King went 1-3, Anna King went 1-4. 

Madison Etheridge pitched 7 innings for the Patriots with 5 strike-outs, 2 walks and 5 runs. 

Cornerstone plays again April 6th against Northeast Academy at 5:30 at Northampton High School in Gaston.