Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Sandy Valley Cardinals (Magnolia, OH), 11-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they host Dover for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 29.

With the loss, Sandy Valley falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Claymont (Uhrichsville, OH) to battle the Mustangs in a Inter-Valley challenge on Wednesday, March 29. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 3-0. Claymont won 6-2 in their recent league challenge against Sandy Valley (Magnolia, OH)