The West Elk Patriots softball team scored 8 runs and limited the visiting Erie Red Devils to 1 in the Patriots non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, West Elk moves its record to 8-6 on the year. The Patriots host Udall (Udall, KS) to play the Eagles in a non-league game on Monday, April 24. The Eagles come into the game with a record of 1-11. Udall lost 15-9 in their recent non-league game against Cedar Vale/Dexter (Cedar Vale, KS)

In their next game, the Red Devils play the Bluestem Lions (Leon, KS) in a non-league game, on Friday, April 28. Erie will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record. The Lions come into the game with a 7-1 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Caney Valley (Caney, KS).