Omak Pioneers (Omak, WA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Tonasket Tigers (Tonasket, WA), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Pioneers now own a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host Chelan for a 1A Caribou Trail challenge on Saturday, April 23.

With the loss, Tonasket falls to 3-6 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Curlew (Curlew, WA) to face the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 25. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 5-6. Curlew lost 18-2 in their recent league challenge against Inchelium (Inchelium, WA)