Verona Wildcats (Verona, WI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Waunakee Warriors (Waunakee, WI), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Wildcats now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Middleton for a Big Eight challenge on Tuesday, April 12. Verona will battle a Cardinals squad coming off a 8-1 league win over Madison West (Madison, WI). The Cardinals record now stands at 3-2.

With the loss, Waunakee falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Warriors host Portage (Portage, WI) to battle the Warriors in a Badger - North challenge on Tuesday, April 12. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 1-3. Portage won 17-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin Dells, WI)