Buffalo Grove Bison (Buffalo Grove, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hoffman Estates Hawks (Hoffman Estates, IL), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Bison now own a 7-8 record. They take the field next when they host Conant for a Mid-Suburban West challenge on Wednesday, May 1. Buffalo Grove will battle a Cougars squad coming off a 14-3 league win over Wheeling (Wheeling, IL). The Cougars record now stands at 8-5.

With the loss, Hoffman Estates falls to 2-17 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Hersey (Arlington Heights, IL) to battle the Huskies in a Mid-Suburban East challenge on Wednesday, May 1. The Huskies enter the challenge with a record of 14-3. Hersey won 12-10 in their recent non-league challenge against York (Elmhurst, IL)