DeSales Irish (Walla Walla, WA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Liberty Christian Patriots (Richland, WA), 9-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Irish now own a 25-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Liberty Christian for a 1B Southeast - West challenge on Saturday, May 25. DeSales will battle a Patriots squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Colton (Colton, WA). The Patriots record now stands at 13-6.

With the loss, Liberty Christian falls to 13-8 on the campaign. The Patriots host DeSales (Walla Walla, WA) to battle the Irish in a 1B Southeast - West challenge on Saturday, May 25. The Irish enter the challenge with a record of 23-7. DeSales won 18-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Inchelium (Inchelium, WA)