Columbus/Absarokee/Park City Cougars (Columbus, MT) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Thompson Falls Blue Hawks (Thompson Falls, MT), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 2-3 record.

With the loss, Thompson Falls falls to 4-4 on the campaign. The Blue hawks travel to Conrad (Conrad, MT) to face the Cowboys in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 26. The Cowboys enter the challenge with a record of 17-7. Conrad won 7-4 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Ignatius/Charlo/Arlee (St. Ignatius, MT)