The Fairborn Skyhawks got by the visiting Butler Aviators softball squad by a count of 9-8 in Friday's non-league battle.

The Skyhawks (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Piqua (Piqua, OH). The Indians go into the Miami Valley League - Miami battle with a 10-5 record. In their last battle, Piqua was edged by Covington (Covington, OH), 6-5, in a non-league battle.

The Aviators now sport a 7-3 record. They play next when they host Xenia for a non-league battle on Monday, April 22. Butler will meet a Buccaneers squad coming off a 13-2 league loss to Stebbins (Riverside, OH). The Buccaneers record now stands at 0-8.