Traverse City West Titans (Traverse City, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Elk Rapids Elks (Elk Rapids, MI), 4-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Titans now own a 12-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cadillac for a Big North challenge on Tuesday, May 16.

With the loss, Elk Rapids falls to 18-5 on the campaign. The Elks host Harbor Springs (Harbor Springs, MI) to face the Rams in a Lake Michigan challenge on Monday, May 15. The Rams enter the challenge with a record of 0-5. Harbor Springs lost 19-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Johannesburg-Lewiston (Johannesburg, MI)