Union-Endicott Tigers (Endicott, NY) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Maine-Endwell Spartans (Endwell, NY), 5-4 in a league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Southside for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 17.

With the loss, Maine-Endwell falls to 1-3 on the campaign. The Spartans host Horseheads (Horseheads, NY) to battle the Blue Raiders in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18. The Blue Raiders enter the challenge with a record of 4-3. Horseheads won 8-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Towanda (Towanda, PA)