Notus Pirates (Notus, ID) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Wilder Wildcats (Wilder, ID), 20-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Glenns Ferry for a 1A Western Idaho challenge on Monday, March 11.

With the loss, Wilder falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Idaho City (Idaho City, ID) to face the Wildcats in a 1A Western Idaho challenge on Wednesday, March 13. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.