The Ottumwa Bulldogs triumphed over the host Des Moines East Scarlets softball squad by a count of 12-3 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Washington Demons (Washington, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, May 30. Ottumwa will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Demons enter the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 8-1 non-league win over Cardinal (Eldon, IA).

The Scarlets (0-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Urbandale (Urbandale, IA). The J-Hawks enter the non-league challenge with a 0-3 record. In their last challenge, Urbandale was routed by Valley (West Des Moines, IA), 8-0, in a non-league challenge.