Springfield Tigers (Springfield, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the host Nicollet Raiders (Nicollet, MN), 15-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Sleepy Eye for a Tomahawk challenge on Thursday, April 27.

With the loss, Nicollet falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Raiders host Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (Lake Crystal, MN) to face the Knights in a Valley challenge on Thursday, April 27. The Knights enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.