Adrian Blackhawks (Adrian, MO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Butler Bears (Butler, MO), 8-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Blackhawks now sport a 8-1 record. They take the field next when they host Lakeland for a District 13 challenge on Monday, March 26. Adrian will face a Vikings squad coming off a 10-0 league loss to Archie (Archie, MO). The Vikings record now stands at 0-5.

The Bears (0-4) will now prepare for their test against Green Ridge (Green Ridge, MO). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 0-3 record. In their last test, Green Ridge by Crest Ridge (Centerview, MO), 13-8, in a league test.