Linn-Mar Lions (Marion, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Linn-Mar improves its record to 8-1 on the year. The Lions travel to Iowa City (Iowa City, IA) to face the Little Hawks in a Mississippi Valley - Mississippi game on Wednesday, June 11. The Little Hawks enter the game with a record of 6-4. Iowa City lost 3-1 in their recent non-league game against Dubuque Senior (Dubuque, IA)

The Cougars now hold a 2-6 record. They play next when they travel to Central Springs for a non-league game on Saturday, June 14.