Chippewa Valley Big Reds (Clinton Township, MI) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Grosse Pointe North Norsemen (Grosse Pointe, MI), 9-6 in a league game.

With the triumph, Chippewa Valley improves its record to 8-7 on the year. The Big Reds travel to Anchor Bay (Fair Haven, MI) to face the Tars in a Macomb Area - Red game on Friday, May 2. The Tars enter the game with a record of 8-5. Anchor Bay won 4-3 in their recent league game against Romeo (Romeo, MI)

The Norsemen now hold a 5-9 record. They play next when they host University Liggett for a non-league game on Monday, May 5. Grosse Pointe North will face a Knights squad coming off a 6-5 league loss to Notre Dame Academy (Toledo, OH). The Knights record now stands at 5-9.