Hastings Raiders (Hastings, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Eastview Lightning (Apple Valley, MN), 6-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Raiders now own a 9-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hill-Murray for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 8.

With the loss, Eastview falls to 9-8 on the campaign. The Lightning host Prior Lake (Prior Lake, MN) to battle the Lakers in a South Suburban Conference challenge on Wednesday, May 8. The Lakers enter the challenge with a record of 7-8. Prior Lake lost 4-3 in their recent league challenge against Rosemount (Rosemount, MN)