Willamette Wolverines (Eugene, OR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting South Eugene Axe (Eugene, OR), 4-3 in a league challenge.

The Wolverines now own a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to South Eugene for a 6A Southwest challenge on Saturday, March 23. Willamette will battle a Axe squad coming off a 4-3 league loss to Willamette (Eugene, OR). The Axe record now stands at 2-3.

With the loss, South Eugene falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Axe host Willamette (Eugene, OR) to battle the Wolverines in a 6A Southwest challenge on Saturday, March 23. The Wolverines enter the challenge with a record of 3-1. Willamette won 4-3 in their recent league challenge against South Eugene (Eugene, OR)