Southridge Skyhawks (Beaverton, OR) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host McMinnville Grizzlies (McMinnville, OR), 5-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Skyhawks now own a 13-6 record. They take the field next when they host Jesuit for a 6A Metro challenge on Wednesday, May 1. Southridge will battle a Crusaders squad coming off a 4-3 league loss to Westview (Portland, OR). The Crusaders record now stands at 10-7.

With the loss, McMinnville falls to 13-7 on the campaign. The Grizzlies host Forest Grove (Forest Grove, OR) to battle the Vikings in a 6A Pacific challenge on Wednesday, May 1. The Vikings enter the challenge with a record of 11-7.