Mendon Hornets (Mendon, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Howardsville Christian Eagles (Marcellus, MI), 18-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 12-4 record. They take the field next when they host Quincy for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 30. Mendon will battle a Orioles squad coming off a 14-0 league loss to Napoleon (Napoleon, MI). The Orioles record now stands at 1-1.

With the loss, Howardsville Christian falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Lawton (Lawton, MI) to battle the Blue Devils in a Southwestern - Valley challenge on Monday, May 2. The Blue Devils enter the challenge with a record of 1-1. Lawton lost 10-5 in their recent league challenge against Saugatuck (Saugatuck, MI)