R.A. Long Lumberjacks (Longview, WA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hudson's Bay Eagles (Vancouver, WA), 8-3 in a league challenge.

The Lumberjacks now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Mark Morris for a 2A Greater St. Helens challenge on Friday, April 14. R.A. Long will battle a Monarchs squad coming off a 14-2 non-league win over Evergreen (Vancouver, WA). The Monarchs record now stands at 1-0.

With the loss, Hudson's Bay falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Columbia River (Vancouver, WA) to battle the Rapids in a 2A Greater St. Helens challenge on Friday, April 14. The Rapids enter the challenge with a record of 1-2. Columbia River lost 19-6 in their recent league challenge against Ridgefield (Ridgefield, WA)