Hopewell Blue Devils (Hopewell, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Booker T. Washington Mighty Bookers (Norfolk, VA), 19-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Blue Devils now own a 5-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Tabb for a non-league challenge on Friday, May 24. Hopewell will face a Tigers squad coming off a 16-10 league loss to Warhill (Williamsburg, VA). The Tigers record now stands at 12-7.

With the loss, Booker T. Washington falls to 1-16 on the campaign.