Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hartland Eagles (Hartland, MI), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Highlanders now own a 28-4 record. They take the field next when they host Grand Blanc for a non-league challenge on Monday, May 24. Howell will battle a Bobcats squad coming off a 10-1 non-league win over Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, MI). The Bobcats record now stands at 26-1.

With the loss, Hartland falls to 22-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Northwest (Jackson, MI) to battle the Mounties in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 22. The Mounties enter the challenge with a record of 24-2. Northwest won 7-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Clinton (Clinton, MI)