Port Edwards Blackhawks (Port Edwards, WI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Tigerton Tigers (Tigerton, WI), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Blackhawks now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Rosholt for a Central Wisconsin - South challenge on Monday, April 15. Port Edwards will battle a Hornets squad coming off a 4-3 league win over Pittsville (Pittsville, WI). The Hornets record now stands at 3-1.

With the loss, Tigerton falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Wild Rose (Wild Rose, WI) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 2-5.