Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Foley Falcons (Foley, MN), 8-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Pierz upgrades its record to 13-5 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Pillager (Pillager, MN) to play the Huskies in a non-league game on Saturday, May 17. The Huskies enter the game with a record of 7-11.

The Falcons now own a 6-7 record. They play next when they host Mora for a Granite Ridge game on Friday, May 16. Foley will play a Mustangs squad coming off a 4-1 league loss to Rush City (Rush City, MN). The Mustangs record now stands at 12-9.