Racine Lutheran Crusaders (Racine, WI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Martin Luther Spartans (Greendale, WI), 6-5 in a league challenge.

The Crusaders now own a 10-3 record. They take the field next when they host St. Catherine's for a Metro Classic challenge on Friday, May 5. Racine Lutheran will battle a Angels squad coming off a 11-1 league loss to St. Joseph (Kenosha, WI). The Angels record now stands at 3-8.

With the loss, Martin Luther falls to 4-2 on the campaign. The Spartans host St. Thomas More (Milwaukee, WI) to battle the Cavaliers in a Metro Classic challenge on Friday, May 5. The Cavaliers enter the challenge with a record of 3-6. St. Thomas More won 3-0 in their recent league challenge against Shoreland Lutheran (Somers, WI)