Pella Dutch (Pella, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA), 5-4 in a league challenge.

The Dutch now own a 12-7 record. They take the field next when they host Indianola for a non-league challenge on Monday, June 17. Pella will battle a Indians squad coming off a 16-6 league win over Pella Christian (Pella, IA). The Indians record now stands at 10-11.

With the loss, Newton falls to 9-8 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Norwalk (Norwalk, IA) to battle the Warriors in a Little Hawkeye challenge on Monday, June 17. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 18-2. Norwalk won 5-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Oskaloosa (Oskaloosa, IA)