Monroe Cheesemakers (Monroe, WI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Lodi Blue Devils (Lodi, WI), 12-11 in a non-league challenge.

The Cheesemakers now own a 8-6 record. They take the field next when they host Portage for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 2. Monroe will battle a Warriors squad coming off a 16-5 non-league loss to Monona Grove (Monona, WI). The Warriors record now stands at 3-10.

With the loss, Lodi falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Blue devils travel to Columbus (Columbus, WI) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 2. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 4-3.