Stearns Minutemen (Millinocket, ME) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad topple the visiting Piscataquis Pirates (Guilford, ME), 18-9 in a league game.

With the triumph, Stearns improves its record to 5-1 on the year. The Minutemen host Bangor Christian (Bangor, ME) to play the Patriots in a Class D North game on Monday, May 12. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 3-3. Bangor Christian lost 16-8 in their recent non-league game against Central (East Corinth, ME)

The Pirates now hold a 1-4 record. They play next when they host Stearns for a Class D North game on Wednesday, May 14.