Eastwood Eagles (Pemberville, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Elmwood Royals (Bloomdale, OH), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Genoa Area for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 27.

With the loss, Elmwood falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Royals host Otsego (Tontogany, OH) to face the Knights in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 30. The Knights enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.