Racine Lutheran Crusaders (Racine, WI) supporters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pius XI Catholic Popes (Milwaukee, WI), 12-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Racine Lutheran improves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Crusaders host Martin Luther (Greendale, WI) to face the Spartans in a Metro Classic game on Monday, April 14. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 0-1. Martin Luther lost 3-0 in their recent non-league game against Dominican (Whitefish Bay, WI)

The Popes now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Pewaukee for a Woodland - West game on Thursday, April 10. Pius XI Catholic will face a Pirates squad coming off a 9-3 non-league loss to Whitnall (Greenfield, WI). The Pirates record now stands at 4-1.