Harding Skippers (Fairport Harbor, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Maplewood Rockets (Cortland, OH), 9-4 in a league challenge.

The Skippers now own a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they host Chalker for a Northeastern Athletic challenge on Thursday, May 5.

With the loss, Maplewood falls to 4-9 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Chalker (Southington, OH) to battle the Wildcats in a Northeastern Athletic challenge on Wednesday, May 4. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 7-4. Chalker lost 8-2 in their recent league challenge against Bristol (Bristolville, OH)