Utica Chieftains (Utica, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host L'Anse Creuse North Crusaders (Macomb, MI), 8-1 in a league challenge.

The Chieftains now own a 6-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lakeview for a Macomb Area - White challenge on Tuesday, May 2. Utica will battle a Huskies squad coming off a 14-12 non-league loss to Utica Eisenhower (Shelby Township, MI). The Huskies record now stands at 5-6.

With the loss, L'Anse Creuse North falls to 3-4 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Lake Shore (St. Clair Shores, MI) to battle the Shorians in a Macomb Area - White challenge on Tuesday, May 2. The Shorians enter the challenge with a record of 2-4. Lake Shore lost 6-1 in their recent league challenge against St. Clair (St. Clair, MI)