Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bishop Guertin Cardinals (Nashua, NH), 8-6 in a league challenge.

The Blackbirds now own a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Spaulding for a Division I challenge on Wednesday, May 10.

With the loss, Bishop Guertin falls to 4-6 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Pinkerton (Derry, NH) to battle the Astros in a Division I challenge on Wednesday, May 10. The Astros enter the challenge with a record of 5-1. Pinkerton won 16-4 in their recent league challenge against Bedford (Bedford, NH)