In Saturday's non-league contest, the IKM/Manning Wolves (Manning, IA) softball team the host Essex Trojans (Essex, IA), by a margin of 8-6.

With the triumph, IKM/Manning moves its record to 2-4 on the year. The Wolves host Missouri Valley (Missouri Valley, IA) to play the Big Reds in a non-league contest on Tuesday, May 28. The Big Reds come into the contest with a record of 5-2. Missouri Valley won 11-1 in their recent non-league contest against Essex (Essex, IA)

In their next game, the Trojans play the East Mills (Malvern, IA) in a Corner contest, on Tuesday, May 28. Essex will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The come into the contest with a 1-2 record after their 9-4 non-league win over Sidney (Sidney, IA).