Springstead Eagles (Spring Hill, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Crystal River Pirates (Crystal River, FL), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now sport a 23-4 record. They take the field next when they host North Marion for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 2. Springstead will face a Colts squad coming off a 5-0 non-league loss to Belleview (Belleview, FL). The Colts record now stands at 9-15.

With the loss, Crystal River falls to 18-3 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Belleview (Belleview, FL) to face the Rattlers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 2. The Rattlers enter the challenge with a record of 17-8. Belleview won 5-0 in their recent non-league challenge against North Marion (Citra, FL)