Houlton Shiretowners (Houlton, ME) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Calais Blue Devils (Calais, ME), 8-6 in a league challenge.

The Shiretowners now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Calais for a Class C North challenge on Friday, May 5. Houlton will battle a Blue Devils squad coming off a 15-0 non-league win over Lee Academy (Lee, ME). The Blue Devils record now stands at 1-3.

With the loss, Calais falls to 1-5 on the campaign. The Blue devils travel to Greater Houlton Christian Academy (Houlton, ME) to battle the in a non-league challenge on Friday, May 5. The enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Greater Houlton Christian Academy lost 10-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Mattanawcook (Lincoln, ME)