Northfield Raiders (Northfield, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Faribault Falcons (Faribault, MN), 10-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Raiders now own a 3-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Red Wing for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 16. Northfield will battle a Wingers squad coming off a 8-7 league win over Austin (Austin, MN). The Wingers record now stands at 2-3.

With the loss, Faribault falls to 1-3 on the campaign. The Falcons host Winona (Winona, MN) to battle the Winhawks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Winhawks enter the challenge with a record of 5-0. Winona won 10-2 in their recent league challenge against Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN)