Hoover Vikings (North Canton, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Jackson Polar Bears (Massillon, OH), 3-1 in a league challenge.

The Vikings now own a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Louisville for a non-league match on Monday, April 18. Hoover will meet a Leopards squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Dalton (Dalton, OH). The Leopards record now stands at 2-4.

With the loss, Jackson moves to 2-2 on the season. The Polar bears travel to Tuslaw (Massillon, OH) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league match on Saturday, April 16. The Mustangs go into the match with a record of 1-1. Tuslaw won 10-0 in their recent league match against Orrville (Orrville, OH)