Lenox Tigers (Lenox, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 14-9 record. They take the field next when they host Mt. Ayr for a Pride of Iowa challenge on Tuesday, June 28. Lenox will face a Raiders squad coming off a 5-3 non-league win over Sidney (Sidney, IA). The Raiders record now stands at 12-9.

With the loss, Stanton falls to 7-15 on the campaign. The Vikings host Jefferson (Council Bluffs, IA) to face the Yellowjackets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, June 28. The Yellowjackets enter the challenge with a record of 7-18. Jefferson won 10-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Clarinda (Clarinda, IA)