Deerfield Warriors (Deerfield, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL), 3-2 in a league challenge.

The Warriors now own a 1-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Maine East for a Central Suburban - North challenge on Thursday, April 14. Deerfield will battle a Blue Demons squad coming off a 14-1 non-league loss to Lane Tech (Chicago, IL). The Blue Demons record now stands at 1-5.

With the loss, Niles North falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Maine West (Des Plaines, IL) to battle the Warriors in a Central Suburban - North challenge on Thursday, April 14. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 6-1. Maine West won 19-0 in their recent league challenge against Highland Park (Highland Park, IL)