Miller Cardinals (Miller, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO), 9-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now own a 11-4 record. They take the field next when they host Hurley for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 13.

With the loss, Ash Grove falls to 14-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Diamond (Diamond, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 12. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 21-0. Diamond won 7-0 in their recent league challenge against Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO)