Lake of the Woods Bears (Baudette, MN) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Laporte Wildcats (Laporte, MN), 9-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Lake of the Woods improves its record to 3-3 on the year. The Bears travel to Pine River-Backus (Pine River, MN) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Thursday, May 1. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 5-6. Pine River-Backus lost 3-0 in their recent non-league game against Bagley (Bagley, MN)

The Wildcats now hold a 2-4 record. They play next when they host Clearbrook-Gonvick for a non-league game on Monday, May 5.