Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL), 5-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 24-7 record.

With the loss, Teutopolis falls to 13-17 on the campaign. The Wooden shoes host Cumberland (Toledo, IL) to battle the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 11. The Pirates enter the challenge with a record of 10-14. Cumberland won 11-9 in their recent league challenge against Sullivan (Sullivan, IL)