Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host East Buchanan Buccaneers (Winthrop, IA), 6-2 in a league game.

With the triumph, Alburnett improves its record to 11-4 on the year. The Pirates host Lisbon (Lisbon, IA) to play the Lions in a non-league game on Thursday, June 12. The Lions enter the game with a record of 8-3.

The Buccaneers now hold a 5-11 record. They play next when they host Maquoketa Valley for a Tri-Rivers - West game on Thursday, June 12. East Buchanan will play a Wildcats squad coming off a 4-0 non-league win over Marquette (Bellevue, IA). The Wildcats record now stands at 10-2.