Cozad Haymakers (Cozad, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Aurora Huskies (Aurora, NE), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Haymakers now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Gothenburg for a C District 10 challenge on Thursday, August 25. Cozad will battle a Swedes squad coming off a 5-4 non-league win over Lexington (Lexington, NE). The Swedes record now stands at 3-1.

With the loss, Aurora falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Huskies host Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan (Geneva, NE) to battle the in a non-league challenge on Monday, August 22. The enter the challenge with a record of 2-2. Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan lost 11-0 in their recent league challenge against Bishop Neumann (Wahoo, NE)