Olathe Northwest Ravens (Olathe, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Ravens now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Olathe South for a Sunflower challenge on Thursday, March 31.

With the loss, Lawrence Free State falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Firebirds host Olathe South (Olathe, KS) to face the Falcons in a Sunflower challenge on Tuesday, April 5. The Falcons enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Olathe South lost 8-3 in their recent league challenge against Olathe Northwest (Olathe, KS)