New Lothrop Hornets (New Lothrop, MI) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Birch Run Panthers (Birch Run, MI), 9-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, New Lothrop improves its record to 3-4 on the year. The Hornets travel to Lakeville (Otisville, MI) to play the Falcons in a Mid-Michigan game on Thursday, April 24. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 8-3. Lakeville won 20-0 in their recent non-league game against Flushing (Flushing, MI)

The Panthers now hold a 3-3 record. They play next when they travel to Montrose for a non-league game on Thursday, April 24. Birch Run will play a Rams squad coming off a 9-2 league loss to Ovid-Elsie (Elsie, MI). The Rams record now stands at 0-3.