Lyons Lions (Lyons, CO) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Berthoud Spartans (Berthoud, CO), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

Coming up next, the Lions confront the Eaton Reds (Eaton, CO) in a 3A Patriot battle, on Thursday, September 25. Lyons will attempt to better on its 11-4 season record. The Reds come into the battle with a 13-3 record after their 6-0 league win over Brush (Brush, CO).

With the loss, Berthoud moves to 8-8 on the year. The Spartans host Mountain View (Loveland, CO) to meet the Mountain Lions in a 4A/3A Longs Peak challenge on Tuesday, September 23. The Mountain Lions enter the challenge with a record of 0-13. Mountain View lost 20-0 in their recent league challenge against Roosevelt (Johnstown, CO)