The Clare Pioneers the host Gladstone Braves softball squad by a final score of 4-1 in Saturday's non-league battle.

The Pioneers (29-5) will now prepare for their battle against Boyne City (Boyne City, MI). The Ramblers go into the non-league battle with a 10-11 record. In their last battle, Boyne City held off Hart (Hart, MI), 8-3, in a non-league battle.

The Braves now possess a 8-9 record. They play next when they host Escanaba for a Great Northern U.P. battle on Tuesday, May 21. Gladstone will confront a Eskymos squad coming off a 11-0 league win over Marquette (Marquette, MI). The Eskymos record now stands at 19-5.