Woodward-Granger Hawks (Woodward, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host West Central Valley Wildcats (Stuart, IA), 11-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Hawks now own a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they host Interstate 35 for a West Central challenge on Thursday, May 30.

In their next game, the Wildcats clash with the Southwest Valley (Corning, IA) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, May 29. West Central Valley will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The come into the game with a 2-2 record after their 12-2 non-league loss to Bedford (Bedford, IA).