Eminence Eels (Eminence, IN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Monrovia Bulldogs (Monrovia, IN), 7-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Eels now own a 10-7 record. They take the field next when they host Cloverdale for a non-league challenge on Monday, May 8. Eminence will face a Clovers squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Greenwood Christian Academy (Greenwood, IN). The Clovers record now stands at 5-12.

With the loss, Monrovia falls to 2-11 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Owen Valley (Spencer, IN) to face the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 5. The Patriots enter the challenge with a record of 7-8. Owen Valley lost 4-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Terre Haute South Vigo (Terre Haute, IN)