Johnsburg Skyhawks (Johnsburg, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Grant Community Bulldogs (Fox Lake, IL), 15-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Skyhawks now own a 7-8 record. They take the field next when they host Sandwich for a Kishwaukee River challenge on Thursday, April 25. Johnsburg will face a Indians squad coming off a 7-3 league win over Plano (Plano, IL). The Indians record now stands at 11-3.

With the loss, Grant Community falls to 6-12 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Dundee-Crown (Carpentersville, IL) to face the Chargers in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 26. The Chargers enter the challenge with a record of 11-11. Dundee-Crown lost 7-5 in their recent league challenge against Crystal Lake Central (Crystal Lake, IL)