Traverse City Central Trojans (Traverse City, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI), 11-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Trojans now own a 17-4 record.

With the loss, Howell falls to 14-16 on the campaign. The Highlanders travel to Lakeland (White Lake, MI) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 29. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 24-9. Lakeland lost 8-7 in their recent league challenge against Walled Lake Northern (Commerce, MI)