The Piper Pirates softball team scored 5 runs and limited the visiting Pittsburg Dragons to 2 in the Pirates non-league triumph on Saturday.

With the triumph, Piper moves its record to 8-2 on the year. The Pirates travel to Shawnee Heights (Tecumseh, KS) to clash with the Thunderbirds in a non-league game on Tuesday, May 7. The Thunderbirds come into the game with a record of 10-4. Shawnee Heights lost 12-1 in their recent league game against Seaman (Topeka, KS)

In their next game, the Dragons clash with the Independence Bulldogs (Independence, KS) in a non-league game, on Monday, May 6. Pittsburg will attempt to move on its 11-4 season record. The Bulldogs come into the game with a 13-7 record after their 10-0 non-league loss to Pittsburg (Pittsburg, KS).