The Johnston Dragons the host Muscatine Muskies softball squad by a count of 5-3 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Dragons meet the Ankeny Hawks (Ankeny, IA) in a CIML challenge, on Wednesday, June 18. Johnston will attempt to upgrade on its 15-6 season record. The Hawks enter the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 4-0 non-league loss to Valley (West Des Moines, IA).

The Muskies (9-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Pleasant Valley (Pleasant Valley, IA). The Spartans enter the Mississippi Athletic challenge with a 13-4 record. In their last challenge, Pleasant Valley by Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA), 7-2, in a non-league challenge.