Cotter Ramblers (Winona, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Chatfield Gophers (Chatfield, MN), 4-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Ramblers now own a 7-2 record. They take the field next when they host Park for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 27.

With the loss, Chatfield falls to 7-3 on the campaign. The Gophers host Lourdes (Rochester, MN) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 26. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 4-6. Lourdes lost 8-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Lewiston-Altura (Lewiston, MN)