The crowd at Monday's league bout between the Albia Blue Demons (Albia, IA) and the visiting Clarke Indians (Osceola, IA), observed Albia's softball team prevail over Clarke by a tally of 9-1.

The Blue Demons (14-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (Eddyville, IA). The Rockets go into the South Central challenge with a 9-8 record. In their last challenge, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont toppled Cardinal (Eldon, IA), 5-1, in a league challenge.

The Indians (5-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Pella Christian (Pella, IA). The Eagles go into the non-league challenge with a 5-11 record. In their last challenge, Pella Christian toppled Newton (Newton, IA), 8-1, in a league challenge.