Park Rapids Panthers (Park Rapids, MN) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the host Staples-Motley Cardinals (Staples, MN), 18-4 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now sport a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Staples-Motley for a Mid-State challenge on Thursday, April 28.

With the loss, Staples-Motley falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Park Rapids (Park Rapids, MN) to face the Panthers in a Mid-State challenge on Thursday, April 28. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.