In Saturday's non-league contest, the Clare Pioneers (Clare, MI) softball team the visiting Elk Rapids Elks (Elk Rapids, MI), by a margin of 5-1.

With the triumph, Clare moves its record to 8-2 on the year. The Pioneers host Pinconning (Pinconning, MI) to play the Spartans in a Jack Pine contest on Tuesday, May 10. The Spartans come into the contest with a record of 1-1.

In their next game, the Elks play the Houghton Lake Bobcats (Houghton Lake, MI) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, May 7. Elk Rapids will attempt to move on its 12-4 season record.