The Marshall Hilltoppers softball team scored 14 runs and limited the host Crosby-Ironton Rangers to 6 in the Hilltoppers non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Marshall moves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Hilltoppers travel to Esko (Esko, MN) to clash with the Eskomos in a non-league game on Friday, April 12. The Eskomos come into the game with a record of 2-1. Esko won 20-6 in their recent league game against Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN)

In their next game, the Rangers meet the Detroit Lakes Lakers (Detroit Lakes, MN) in a Mid-State battle, on Tuesday, April 16. Crosby-Ironton will attempt to better on its 0-3 season record. The Lakers go into the battle with a 0-2 record after their 10-0 non-league loss to Fergus Falls (Fergus Falls, MN).