Elsberry Indians (Elsberry, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Valley Park Hawks (Valley Park, MO), 13-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Indians now own a 17-4 record. They take the field next when they host Louisiana for a Eastern Missouri challenge on Tuesday, October 17. Elsberry will battle a Bulldogs squad coming off a 17-6 league win over Montgomery County (Montgomery City, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 12-11.

With the loss, Valley Park falls to 14-7 on the campaign.