Newaygo Lions (Newaygo, MI) backers left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Grant Tigers (Grant, MI), 8-6 in a league game.

With the triumph, Newaygo upgrades its record to 4-3 on the year. The Lions host Big Rapids (Big Rapids, MI) to play the Cardinals in a Central State Activities Association-Gold game on Wednesday, April 23. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 1-4.

The Tigers now own a 8-1 record. They play next when they travel to Reed City for a Central State Activities Association-Gold game on Wednesday, April 23. Grant will play a Coyotes squad coming off a 7-1 league loss to Chippewa Hills (Remus, MI). The Coyotes record now stands at 2-4.