Grand Rapids Thunderhawks (Grand Rapids, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Denfeld Hunters (Duluth, MN), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Thunderhawks now own a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hermantown for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 25. Grand Rapids will battle a Hawks squad coming off a 14-3 league win over Denfeld (Duluth, MN). The Hawks record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Denfeld falls to 0-4 on the campaign. The Hunters host Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 27. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 2-2.