The Thorp Cardinals triumphed over the host Eleva-Strum Cardinals softball squad by a count of 14-1 in Monday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Cardinals meet the Spencer Rockets (Spencer, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, May 20. Thorp will attempt to upgrade on its 12-10 season record. The Rockets enter the challenge with a 4-13 record after their 13-1 league win over Owen-Withee (Owen, WI).

The Cardinals (12-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Melrose-Mindoro (Melrose, WI). The Mustangs enter the Dairyland challenge with a 17-3 record. In their last challenge, Melrose-Mindoro overcame Whitehall (Whitehall, WI), 13-0, in a league challenge.