Smyrna Eagles (Smyrna, DE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Appoquinimink Jaguars (West Middletown, DE), 7-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 10-6 record. They take the field next when they host Red Lion Christian Academy for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 17.

With the loss, Appoquinimink falls to 5-2 on the campaign. The Jaguars host St. Mark's (Wilmington, DE) to battle the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 13. The Spartans enter the challenge with a record of 6-1. St. Mark's lost 1-0 in their recent non-league match against Sussex Central (Georgetown, DE)