Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale Bears (Bertha, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder (Long Prairie, MN), 16-15 in a non-league challenge.

The Bears now own a 9-7 record. They take the field next when they host Deer River for a non-league challenge on Monday, May 20. Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale will battle a Warriors squad coming off a 10-0 non-league loss to Pine River-Backus (Pine River, MN). The Warriors record now stands at 1-15.

With the loss, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle falls to 6-12 on the campaign. The Thunder travel to Upsala (Upsala, MN) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Monday, May 20. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 13-6. Upsala won 6-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Parkers Prairie (Parkers Prairie, MN)