Hardin Northern Polar Bears (Dola, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Spencerville Bearcats (Spencerville, OH), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Polar Bears now own a 9-8 record. They take the field next when they host Arlington for a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 4.

With the loss, Spencerville falls to 3-12 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Perry (Lima, OH) to battle the Commodores in a non-league challenge on Monday, May 6. The Commodores enter the challenge with a record of 4-15. Perry lost 10-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Lima Central Catholic (Lima, OH)