East Ridge Raptors (Woodbury, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Centennial Cougars (Circle Pines, MN), 8-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Raptors now own a 3-2 record. They take the field next when they host Cretin-Derham Hall for a Suburban East challenge on Friday, April 29.

With the loss, Centennial falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Coon Rapids (Coon Rapids, MN) to battle the Cardinals in a Northwest Suburban challenge on Tuesday, May 3. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 1-5.