Concord-Carlisle Patriots (Concord, MA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Chelmsford Lions (North Chelmsford, MA), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Arlington Catholic for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 29.

With the loss, Chelmsford falls to 7-3 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Lexington (Lexington, MA) to battle the Minutemen in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 29. The Minutemen enter the challenge with a record of 4-4. Lexington won 11-10 in their recent non-league challenge against Andover (Andover, MA)