The Mt. Vernon Mountaineers softball team scored 9 runs and limited the visiting Ash Grove Pirates to 7 in the Mountaineers non-league triumph on Wednesday.

With the triumph, Mt. Vernon moves its record to 7-2 on the year. The Mountaineers 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 non-league game against Buffalo (Buffalo, MO)

In their next game, the Pirates clash with the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, March 25. Ash Grove will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record. The Mountaineers come into the game with a 8-2 record after their 10-3 non-league win over Purdy (Purdy, MO).