Lincoln Patriots (Sioux Falls, SD) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Spearfish Spartans (Spearfish, SD), 23-6 in a league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 15-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Riggs for a Class AA challenge on Saturday, May 11. Lincoln will battle a Governors squad coming off a 16-1 league loss to Jefferson (Sioux Falls, SD). The Governors record now stands at 2-13.

With the loss, Spearfish falls to 2-11 on the campaign. The Spartans host Jefferson (Sioux Falls, SD) to battle the Cavaliers in a Class AA challenge on Saturday, May 11. The Cavaliers enter the challenge with a record of 11-5. Jefferson won 16-1 in their recent league challenge against Riggs (Pierre, SD)