Jacobs Golden Eagles (Algonquin, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Schaumburg Saxons (Schaumburg, IL), 12-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Golden Eagles now own a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Marengo for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 1. Jacobs will battle a Indians squad coming off a 11-0 non-league win over Oregon (Oregon, IL). The Indians record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Schaumburg falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Saxons travel to Glenbard North (Carol Stream, IL) to battle the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 4. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Glenbard North lost 13-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Bartlett (Bartlett, IL)