Graham Local Falcons (St. Paris, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Shawnee Braves (Springfield, OH), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Falcons now own a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host Indian Lake for a Central Buckeye - Mad River challenge on Monday, April 17. Graham Local will battle a Lakers squad coming off a 9-6 league win over Jonathan Alder (Plain City, OH). The Lakers record now stands at 9-1.

With the loss, Shawnee falls to 1-7 on the campaign. The Braves host Bellefontaine (Bellefontaine, OH) to battle the Chieftains in a Central Buckeye - Kenton Trail challenge on Monday, April 17. The Chieftains enter the challenge with a record of 1-5.