Maize Eagles (Maize, KS) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Newton Railroaders (Newton, KS), 15-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 10-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Derby for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 19. Maize will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 15-0 non-league win over Emporia (Emporia, KS). The Panthers record now stands at 10-2.

With the loss, Newton falls to 3-3 on the campaign. The Railroaders travel to South (Salina, KS) to battle the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 19. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 4-2. South won 18-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Hutchinson (Hutchinson, KS)