Hersey Huskies (Arlington Heights, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Leyden Eagles (Franklin Park, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Huskies now own a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Schaumburg for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 14. Hersey will battle a Saxons squad coming off a 9-2 non-league loss to Buffalo Grove (Buffalo Grove, IL). The Saxons record now stands at 1-2.

With the loss, Leyden falls to 4-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, IL) to battle the Red Devils in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 14. The Red Devils enter the challenge with a record of 1-2. Hinsdale Central lost 7-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Benet Academy (Lisle, IL)