Rushford-Peterson Trojans (Rushford, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Mabel-Canton Cougars (Mabel, MN), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Trojans now own a 5-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to St. Charles for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 30. Rushford-Peterson will battle a Fighting Saints squad coming off a 12-10 non-league win over Chatfield (Chatfield, MN). The Fighting Saints record now stands at 6-6.

With the loss, Mabel-Canton falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Cougars host Schaeffer Academy (Rochester, MN) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 30. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 2-6. Schaeffer Academy lost 27-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Southland (Adams, MN)