Clear Creek-Amana Clippers (Tiffin, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA), 8-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Clippers now own a 10-4 record. They take the field next when they host Independence for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, June 12.

With the loss, Mt. Vernon falls to 16-4 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA) to face the Golden Hawks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, June 11. The Golden Hawks enter the challenge with a record of 4-6. Mid-Prairie lost 10-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Regina (Iowa City, IA)