The Pierz Pioneers the visiting Pequot Lakes Patriots softball squad by a count of 10-6 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Pioneers meet the Holdingford Huskers (Holdingford, MN) in a Central Minnesota challenge, on Friday, April 11. Pierz will attempt to upgrade on its 3-0 season record. The Huskers go into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 6-1 league loss to Maple Lake (Maple Lake, MN).

The Patriots (0-1) will now prepare for their challenge against East Grand Forks (East Grand Forks, MN). The Green Wave go into the non-league challenge with a 1-0 record. In their last challenge, East Grand Forks held off Sacred Heart (East Grand Forks, MN), 12-2, in a league challenge.