In Saturday's non-league contest, the Clare Pioneers (Clare, MI) softball team the host Gladstone Braves (Gladstone, MI), by a margin of 2-0.

With the triumph, Clare moves its record to 21-9 on the year. The Pioneers host Gladwin (Gladwin, MI) to play the Flying G's in a Jack Pine contest on Monday, May 22. The Flying G's come into the contest with a record of 17-9. Gladwin won 13-4 in their recent league contest against Pinconning (Pinconning, MI)

In their next game, the Braves play the Escanaba Eskymos (Escanaba, MI) in a Great Northern U.P. contest, on Tuesday, May 23. Gladstone will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Eskymos come into the contest with a 8-1 record after their 6-2 non-league loss to Allen Park (Allen Park, MI).