Lapel Bulldogs (Lapel, IN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Tipton Blue Devils (Tipton, IN), 7-5 in a league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 9-6 record. They take the field next when they host Anderson for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 8. Lapel will battle a Indians squad coming off a 9-8 non-league win over Lafayette Jefferson (Lafayette, IN). The Indians record now stands at 10-4.

With the loss, Tipton falls to 13-3 on the campaign. The Blue devils host Noblesville (Noblesville, IN) to battle the Millers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 9. The Millers enter the challenge with a record of 10-6. Noblesville lost 14-4 in their recent league challenge against Brownsburg (Brownsburg, IN)