Nekoosa Papermakers (Nekoosa, WI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Mauston Golden Eagles (Mauston, WI), 15-12 in a league challenge.

The Papermakers now own a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wautoma for a South Central challenge on Thursday, May 4.

With the loss, Mauston falls to 1-7 on the campaign. The Golden eagles travel to Adams-Friendship (Adams, WI) to battle the Green Devils in a South Central challenge on Thursday, May 4. The Green Devils enter the challenge with a record of 8-6. Adams-Friendship won 7-3 in their recent league challenge against Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin Dells, WI)