Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Olathe South Falcons (Olathe, KS), 4-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Firebirds now own a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they host Topeka for a non-league game on Saturday, April 13. Lawrence Free State will clash with a Trojans team coming off a 10-0 non-league loss to Shawnee Mission North (Shawnee Mission, KS). The Trojans record now stands at 3-5.

In their next game, the Falcons clash with the Blue Valley North Mustangs (Overland Park, KS) in a non-league game, on Saturday, April 13. Olathe South will attempt to move on its 1-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the game with a 1-6 record after their 10-7 non-league loss to Gardner-Edgerton (Gardner, KS).