Franklin Central Flashes (Indianapolis, IN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting New Palestine Dragons (New Palestine, IN), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Flashes now own a 2-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lake Central for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 15. Franklin Central will face a Indians squad coming off a 14-4 league win over Crown Point (Crown Point, IN). The Indians record now stands at 7-1.

With the loss, New Palestine falls to 4-1 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, IN) to face the Royals in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 13. The Royals enter the challenge with a record of 7-1. Hamilton Southeastern won 10-0 in their recent league challenge against Zionsville (Zionsville, IN)