Harding Raiders (Warren, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Berkshire Badgers (Burton, OH), 10-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Raiders now own a 6-10 record. They take the field next when they host Canfield for a All-American challenge on Monday, April 29. Harding will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 13-12 non-league win over Triway (Wooster, OH). The Cardinals record now stands at 15-3.

With the loss, Berkshire falls to 7-7 on the campaign. The Badgers host Wickliffe (Wickliffe, OH) to face the Blue Devils in a Chagrin Valley - Valley challenge on Monday, April 29. The Blue Devils enter the challenge with a record of 10-2.