Norton Lancers (Norton, MA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Dedham Marauders (Dedham, MA), 9-2 in a league challenge.

The Lancers now own a 6-1 record. They take the field next when they host Ashland for a Tri-Valley challenge on Friday, April 28. Norton will face a Clockers squad coming off a 12-3 league loss to Norwood (Norwood, MA). The Clockers record now stands at 0-7.

With the loss, Dedham falls to 5-2 on the campaign. The Marauders host Hopkinton (Hopkinton, MA) to face the Hillers in a Tri-Valley challenge on Thursday, April 27. The Hillers enter the challenge with a record of 2-4. Hopkinton lost 10-2 in their recent league challenge against Westwood (Westwood, MA)