Buchanan Bucks (Buchanan, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Hopkins Vikings (Hopkins, MI), 15-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Bucks now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Dowagiac for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9. Buchanan will battle a Chieftains squad coming off a 9-6 non-league loss to St. Joseph (St. Joseph, MI). The Chieftains record now stands at 1-2.

With the loss, Hopkins falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Vikings host Belding (Belding, MI) to battle the Black Knights in a Ottawa-Kent - Silver challenge on Tuesday, April 9. The Black Knights enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.