New London Bulldogs (New London, WI) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Appleton North Lightning (Appleton, WI), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now sport a 17-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Freedom for a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 4. New London will face a Irish squad coming off a 2-0 league win over Oconto Falls (Oconto Falls, WI). The Irish record now stands at 14-3.

With the loss, Appleton North falls to 5-12 on the campaign. The Lightning travel to Winneconne (Winneconne, WI) to face the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 4. The Wolves enter the challenge with a record of 10-5. Winneconne won 15-5 in their recent league challenge against Berlin (Berlin, WI)