Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals (Marcus, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Cherokee Washington Braves (Cherokee, IA), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Royals now own a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they host Harris-Lake Park for a War Eagle challenge on Wednesday, May 29. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union will face a Wolves squad coming off a 12-5 non-league loss to Trinity Christian (Hull, IA). The Wolves record now stands at 1-4.

With the loss, Cherokee Washington falls to 1-5 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Estherville Lincoln Central (Estherville, IA) to face the Midgets in a Lakes challenge on Wednesday, May 29. The Midgets enter the challenge with a record of 5-0. Estherville Lincoln Central won 5-0 in their recent non-league challenge against West Monona (Onawa, IA)