Washington Academy Raiders (East Machias, ME) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Central Red Devils (East Corinth, ME), 7-6 in a league game.

With the triumph, Washington Academy improves its record to 6-1 on the year. The Raiders travel to Sumner (East Sullivan, ME) to face the Tigers in a Class C North game on Monday, May 19. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 4-5. Sumner won 33-8 in their recent non-league game against Searsport (Searsport, ME)

The Red Devils now hold a 4-4 record. They play next when they host Maine Central Institute for a Class C North game on Monday, May 19. Central will face a Huskies squad coming off a 13-3 non-league loss to St. Dominic (Lewiston, ME). The Huskies record now stands at 3-3.