Northwestern Lehigh Tigers (New Tripoli, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Palmerton Blue Bombers (Palmerton, PA), 5-3 in a league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 4-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Catasauqua for a Colonial - West challenge on Thursday, March 30. Northwestern Lehigh will battle a Rough Riders squad coming off a 15-0 non-league win over Notre Dame (East Stroudsburg, PA). The Rough Riders record now stands at 1-2.

With the loss, Palmerton falls to 3-1 on the campaign. The Blue bombers host Northern Lehigh (Slatington, PA) to battle the Bulldogs in a Colonial - West challenge on Thursday, March 30. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 1-2. Northern Lehigh lost 3-1 in their recent league challenge against Palisades (Kintnersville, PA)