Bellevue West Thunderbirds (Bellevue, NE) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Omaha Central Eagles (Omaha, NE), 4-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Bellevue West improves its record to 3-14 on the year. The Thunderbirds travel to Lincoln Northeast (Lincoln, NE) to battle the Rockets in a A District match on Tuesday, September 16. The Rockets go into the match with a record of 6-9. Lincoln Northeast won 16-15 in their recent league match against Grand Island (Grand Island, NE)

In their next game, the Eagles battle the Columbus Discoverers (Columbus, NE) in a A District match, on Tuesday, September 16. Omaha Central will attempt to improve on its 9-7 season record. The Discoverers enter the game with a 3-9 record after their 9-0 league loss to Lincoln East (Lincoln, NE).