Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Shawnee Mission North Bison (Shawnee Mission, KS), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Blues now sport a 7-1 record. They take the field next when they host Seaman for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 21. Washburn Rural will face a Vikings squad coming off a 15-0 league win over Lansing (Lansing, KS). The Vikings record now stands at 6-4.

With the loss, Shawnee Mission North falls to 6-1 on the campaign. The Bison host Blue Valley Southwest (Overland Park, KS) to face the Timberwolves in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 15. The Timberwolves enter the challenge with a record of 3-4. Blue Valley Southwest won 7-6 in their recent league challenge against Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission, KS)