Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Grant Community Bulldogs (Fox Lake, IL), 10-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 5-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Palatine for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 16. Vernon Hills will face a Pirates squad coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Buffalo Grove (Buffalo Grove, IL). The Pirates record now stands at 3-3.

With the loss, Grant Community falls to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Palatine (Palatine, IL) to face the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 16. The Pirates enter the challenge with a record of 3-3. Palatine lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Buffalo Grove (Buffalo Grove, IL)