Standley Lake Gators (Westminster, CO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Northfield Nighthawks (Denver, CO), 12-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Gators now own a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Vista PEAK Prep for a non-league challenge on Saturday, August 27.

With the loss, Northfield falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Nighthawks travel to Chatfield (Littleton, CO) to face the Chargers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, August 27. The Chargers enter the challenge with a record of 1-1. Chatfield won 16-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Battle Mountain (Edwards, CO)