Lakeview Vikings (Columbus, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Tekamah-Herman Tigers (Tekamah, NE), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Vikings now own a 12-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Bend Central for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 17. Lakeview will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 6-0 league loss to Ponca (Ponca, NE). The Tigers record now stands at 6-8.

With the loss, Tekamah-Herman falls to 8-12 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Arlington (Arlington, NE) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 17. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 8-5. Arlington lost 10-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Guardian Angels Central Catholic (West Point, NE)