Lapel Bulldogs (Lapel, IN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pendleton Heights Arabians (Pendleton, IN), 8-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 7-2 record. They take the field next when they host Mississinewa for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 16. Lapel will battle a Indians squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Northfield (Wabash, IN). The Indians record now stands at 3-1.

With the loss, Pendleton Heights falls to 4-4 on the campaign. The Arabians travel to Anderson (Anderson, IN) to battle the Indians in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 15. The Indians enter the challenge with a record of 1-1. Anderson lost 15-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Lapel (Lapel, IN)