Marist RedHawks (Chicago, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Downers Grove North Trojans (Downers Grove, IL), 10-3 in a non-league challenge.

The RedHawks now own a 8-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Neuqua Valley for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 10. Marist will battle a Wildcats squad coming off a 8-7 league win over Naperville Central (Naperville, IL). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-4.

With the loss, Downers Grove North falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Trojans host Plainfield East (Plainfield, IL) to battle the Bengals in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 10. The Bengals enter the challenge with a record of 4-4. Plainfield East won 9-0 in their recent league challenge against Plainfield Central (Plainfield, IL)