Clare Pioneers (Clare, MI) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Gladstone Braves (Gladstone, MI), 1-0 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Clare improves its record to 38-2 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Ravenna (Ravenna, MI) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Friday, June 13. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 24-4. Ravenna won 10-0 in their recent non-league game against Buchanan (Buchanan, MI)

The Braves now hold a 28-4 record.