The River Valley Blackhawks overwhelmed the host Columbus Cardinals softball squad by a count of 12-5 in Monday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Blackhawks meet the Cuba City Cubans (Cuba City, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, April 22. River Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Cubans go into the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 30-0 league win over Boscobel (Boscobel, WI).

The Cardinals (1-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Lakeside Lutheran (Lake Mills, WI). The Warriors go into the Capitol - North challenge with a 2-6 record. In their last challenge, Lakeside Lutheran was routed by Lodi (Lodi, WI), 9-8, in a league challenge.