Portage Central Mustangs (Portage, MI) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Lakeview Spartans (Battle Creek, MI), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Mustangs now sport a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they host St. Joseph for a Southwestern Michigan - West challenge on Thursday, May 16.

With the loss, Lakeview falls to 13-8 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Kalamazoo Central (Kalamazoo, MI) to face the Maroon Giants in a Southwestern Michigan - East challenge on Thursday, May 16. The Maroon Giants enter the challenge with a record of 5-3. Kalamazoo Central lost 10-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI)