Dirigo Cougars (Dixfield, ME) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Telstar Rebels (Bethel, ME), 9-1 in a league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Buckfield for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 29. Dirigo will battle a Bucks squad coming off a 17-6 non-league win over Spruce Mountain (Jay, ME). The Bucks record now stands at 1-0.

With the loss, Telstar falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Rebels host Monmouth Academy (Monmouth, ME) to battle the Mustangs in a Class C South challenge on Friday, April 29. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 0-1.