Butler Aviators (Vandalia, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Russell Red Devils (Russell, KY), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Aviators now own a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they host Sidney for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 10.

With the loss, Russell falls to 4-9 on the campaign. The Red devils travel to LaSalle-Peru (LaSalle, IL) to battle the Cavaliers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 6. The Cavaliers enter the challenge with a record of 6-1. LaSalle-Peru won 1-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Moore Catholic (Staten Island, NY)