Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets (Roanoke Rapids, NC) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Halifax Academy Vikings (Roanoke Rapids, NC), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Yellowjackets now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Southern Nash for a The Big East 2A/3A challenge on Thursday, March 7. Roanoke Rapids will battle a Firebirds squad coming off a 10-0 league win over Nash Central (Rocky Mount, NC). The Firebirds record now stands at 3-0.

With the loss, Halifax Academy falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Cape Fear Christian Academy (Erwin, NC) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 1. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 2-0. Cape Fear Christian Academy won 9-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Harrells Christian Academy (Harrells, NC)