Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks (Waverly, IA), 10-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Mustangs now own a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Clarksville for a non-league challenge on Saturday, June 1. Independence will face a Indians squad coming off a 11-1 league win over Riceville (Riceville, IA). The Indians record now stands at 6-1.

With the loss, Waverly-Shell Rock falls to 3-3 on the campaign. The Go-hawks travel to South Winneshiek (Calmar, IA) to face the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, June 1. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 2-3. South Winneshiek lost 8-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Charles City (Charles City, IA)