Hanover Hawks (Mechanicsville, VA) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots (Ashland, VA), 5-2 in a league game.

With the triumph, Hanover upgrades its record to 8-7 on the year. The Hawks host Dinwiddie (Dinwiddie, VA) to play the Generals in a non-league game on Monday, May 19. The Generals enter the game with a record of 13-2. Dinwiddie won 12-7 in their recent league game against Colonial Heights (Colonial Heights, VA)

The Patriots now own a 12-4 record. They play next when they travel to King William for a non-league game on Tuesday, May 20.