Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Lakeland Eagles (White Lake, MI), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Highlanders now sport a 15-17 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lakeland for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 29. Howell will face a Eagles squad coming off a 8-7 league loss to Walled Lake Northern (Commerce, MI). The Eagles record now stands at 24-9.

With the loss, Lakeland falls to 25-10 on the campaign. The Eagles host Howell (Howell, MI) to face the Highlanders in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 29. The Highlanders enter the challenge with a record of 14-16. Howell lost 11-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Traverse City Central (Traverse City, MI)