Arlington Eagles (Arlington, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Centura-Central Valley Diamonds (Cairo, NE), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Logan View/Scribner-Snyder for a Capitol challenge on Tuesday, August 23. Arlington will battle a squad coming off a 13-12 non-league loss to North Bend Central (North Bend, NE). The record now stands at 0-1.

With the loss, Centura-Central Valley falls to 3-2 on the campaign. The Diamonds host Kearney Catholic (Kearney, NE) to battle the Stars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, August 23. The Stars enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Kearney Catholic lost 8-4 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Cecilia (Hastings, NE)