Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Trenton Trojans (Trenton, MI), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Highlanders now own a 18-4 record. They take the field next when they host Grand Blanc for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 16. Howell will battle a Bobcats squad coming off a 5-5 non-league Clio (Clio, MI). The Bobcats record now stands at 0-0.

With the loss, Trenton drops to 0-1 on the year. The Trojans host Edsel Ford (Dearborn, MI) to clash with the Thunderbirds in a game on Monday, May 22. The Thunderbirds come into the game with a record of 0-10.