Field Falcons (Mogadore, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Falcons now own a 15-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Norton for a Portage Trail - Metro challenge on Friday, May 20. Field will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 5-2 non-league win over Keystone (La Grange, OH). The Panthers record now stands at 20-7.

With the loss, Marlington falls to 17-2 on the campaign.