Hancock Eagles (Chicago, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Berwyn/Cicero Morton Mustangs (Cicero, IL), 9-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Oak Lawn for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 19. Hancock will battle a Spartans squad coming off a 7-3 league win over Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL). The Spartans record now stands at 9-6.

With the loss, Berwyn/Cicero Morton falls to 3-5 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Hinsdale South (Darien, IL) to battle the Hornets in a West Suburban - Gold challenge on Friday, April 19. The Hornets enter the challenge with a record of 5-7. Hinsdale South lost 7-2 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Laurence (Burbank, IL)