Nekoosa Papermakers (Nekoosa, WI) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Sparta Spartans (Sparta, WI), 9-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Nekoosa improves its record to 10-7 on the year. The Papermakers travel to Mauston (Mauston, WI) to play the Golden Eagles in a South Central game on Monday, May 12. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a record of 0-18. Mauston lost 17-1 in their recent non-league game against Roncalli (Manitowoc, WI)

The Spartans now hold a 1-12 record. They play next when they travel to Tomah for a Mississippi Valley game on Tuesday, May 13. Sparta will play a Timberwolves squad coming off a 15-0 non-league loss to Chippewa Falls (Chippewa Falls, WI). The Timberwolves record now stands at 15-3.