Editor’s note: Olivia Patton’s name has been corrected. We apologize for the error.

Olivia Patton lifts up Jada Gilbert in celebration after Athens defeated Fort Payne 8-5 in the first game of the Class 6A North Regional softball tournament at the Huntsville Sportsplex. The Golden Eagles got home runs from Sarah Green and Kadence Miller in the victory. For complete coverage of the North Regional tournament, including Ardmore and Athens Bible’s results, see page 11A of today’s print edition.