Homestead Spartans (Fort Wayne, IN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Cadets (Fort Wayne, IN), 12-11 in a league challenge.

The Spartans now own a 4-4 record.

With the loss, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran falls to 1-8 on the campaign. The Cadets travel to Fort Wayne Northrop (Fort Wayne, IN) to battle the Bruins in a challenge on Tuesday, May 16. The Bruins enter the challenge with a record of 4-9. Fort Wayne Northrop lost 10-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Carroll (Fort Wayne, IN)