Newaygo Lions (Newaygo, MI) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Whitehall Vikings (Whitehall, MI), 8-7 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Newaygo improves its record to 12-8 on the year. The Lions travel to Morley Stanwood (Morley, MI) to play the Mohawks in a Central State Activities Association-Gold game on Wednesday, May 21. The Mohawks enter the game with a record of 13-6. Morley Stanwood won 15-5 in their recent league game against Chippewa Hills (Remus, MI)

The Vikings now hold a 13-11 record. They play next when they host Belding for a non-league game on Wednesday, May 21. Whitehall will play a Black Knights squad coming off a 6-1 non-league loss to Wyoming (Wyoming, MI). The Black Knights record now stands at 5-11.