Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Wahlert Golden Eagles (Dubuque, IA), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Saints now sport a 23-11 record. They take the field next when they host North Linn for a non-league challenge on Saturday, July 1. Xavier will face a Lynx squad coming off a 4-1 non-league win over Anamosa (Anamosa, IA). The Lynx record now stands at 33-5.

With the loss, Wahlert falls to 14-3 on the campaign. The Golden eagles travel to North Fayette Valley (West Union, IA) to face the in a non-league challenge on Thursday, July 6. The enter the challenge with a record of 17-12.