Hillcrest Academy Ravens (Kalona, IA) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA), 13-8 in a league game.

With the triumph, Hillcrest Academy upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Ravens host Wapello (Wapello, IA) to play the Indians in a SE IA Super - North game on Thursday, May 29. The Indians enter the game with a record of 0-1. Wapello lost 6-2 in their recent league game against Columbus (Columbus Junction, IA)

The Panthers now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Lone Tree for a SE IA Super - North game on Thursday, May 29. Pekin will play a Lions squad coming off a 10-0 league loss to Louisa-Muscatine (Letts, IA). The Lions record now stands at 0-2.