Edison Academy Pioneers (Detroit, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Western International Cowboys (Detroit, MI), 11-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Pioneers now own a 5-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Trillium Academy for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 29.

With the loss, Western International falls to 1-5 on the campaign. The Cowboys host King (Detroit, MI) to clash with the Crusaders in a Detroit Public - East game on Monday, April 29. The Crusaders come into the game with a record of 5-3. King lost 8-4 in their recent league game against Cass Tech (Detroit, MI)