Kennewick Lions (Kennewick, WA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hanford Falcons (Richland, WA), 16-15 in a league challenge.

The Lions now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Southridge for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9.

With the loss, Hanford falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Falcons host Chiawana (Pasco, WA) to battle the Riverhawks in a challenge on Friday, March 29. The Riverhawks enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.