The Ash Grove Pirates softball team scored 3 runs and limited the visiting East Newton Patriots to 1 in the Pirates non-league triumph on Tuesday.

With the triumph, Ash Grove improves its record to 5-1 on the year. The Pirates host Diamond (Diamond, MO) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 20. The Wildcats come into the game with a record of 7-0. Diamond won 11-5 in their recent league game against Buffalo (Buffalo, MO)

In their next game, the Patriots clash with the Buffalo Bison (Buffalo, MO) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, March 20. East Newton will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Bison come into the game with a 0-2 record after their 11-5 league loss to Diamond (Diamond, MO).