Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Bloomfield Hills Black Hawks (Bloomfield Hills, MI), 16-9 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Franklin improves its record to 4-4 on the year. The Patriots travel to Churchill (Livonia, MI) to face the Chargers in a non-league game on Friday, May 2. The Chargers enter the game with a record of 2-1.

The Black Hawks now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Groves for a non-league bout on Monday, April 28.