Payette Pirates (Payette, ID) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting New Plymouth Pilgrims (New Plymouth, ID), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Filer for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 11.

With the loss, New Plymouth falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Pilgrims host McCall-Donnelly (McCall, ID) to battle the Vandals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 12. The Vandals enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.