Van Wert Cougars (Van Wert, OH) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Antwerp Archers (Antwerp, OH), 6-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Van Wert improves its record to 1-3 on the year. The Cougars travel to Defiance (Defiance, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a Western Buckeye game on Tuesday, April 22. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 9-5. Defiance lost 6-0 in their recent non-league game against Ayersville (Defiance, OH)

The Archers now hold a 7-6 record. They play next when they host Edgerton for a Green Meadows game on Tuesday, April 22. Antwerp will play a Bulldogs squad coming off a 7-1 league loss to Ayersville (Defiance, OH). The Bulldogs record now stands at 7-3.