McKinley Bulldogs (Canton, OH) supporters left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Firestone Falcons (Akron, OH), 9-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, McKinley improves its record to 4-6 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Alliance (Alliance, OH) to play the Aviators in a non-league game on Monday, April 14. The Aviators enter the game with a record of 3-7. Alliance lost 26-4 in their recent non-league game against Field (Mogadore, OH)

The Falcons now hold a 1-4 record. They play next when they travel to Ellet for a Akron City game on Monday, April 14. Firestone will play a Orangemen squad coming off a 13-1 non-league win over Springfield (Akron, OH). The Orangemen record now stands at 7-3.