Hiland Hawks (Berlin, OH) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Smithville Smithies (Smithville, OH), 6-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hiland upgrades its record to 2-15 on the year. The Hawks host Central Christian (Kidron, OH) to play the Comets in a non-league game on Monday, May 12. The Comets enter the game with a record of 3-10. Central Christian lost 12-0 in their recent non-league game against Lake Center Christian (Hartville, OH)

The Smithies now own a 4-15 record. They play next when they travel to Wooster for a non-league game on Monday, May 12. Smithville will play a Generals squad coming off a 12-6 league loss to New Philadelphia (New Philadelphia, OH). The Generals record now stands at 5-19.