Hinsdale Central Red Devils (Hinsdale, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Leyden Eagles (Franklin Park, IL), 17-12 in a non-league challenge.

The Red Devils now own a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hinsdale South for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 16. Hinsdale Central will battle a Hornets squad coming off a 13-3 non-league win over Fenwick (Oak Park, IL). The Hornets record now stands at 3-3.

With the loss, Leyden falls to 4-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host Waukegan (Waukegan, IL) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 16. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 3-3.