Bow Falcons (Bow, NH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Merrimack Valley The Pride (Penacook, NH), 9-2 in a league challenge.

The Falcons now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pembroke for a Division II challenge on Wednesday, April 17.

With the loss, Merrimack Valley falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The The pride host Plymouth (Plymouth, NH) to face the Bobcats in a Division II challenge on Wednesday, April 17. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a record of 0-2. Plymouth lost 20-0 in their recent league challenge against Kingswood (Wolfeboro, NH)