The Sidney Cowboys triumphed over the host Essex Trojans softball squad by a count of 23-4 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Cowboys play the Fremont-Mills Knights (Tabor, IA) in a Corner challenge, on Friday, June 20. Sidney will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 9-8 non-league win over Lenox (Lenox, IA).

The Trojans (0-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Bedford (Bedford, IA). The Bulldogs enter the non-league challenge with a 8-6 record. In their last challenge, Bedford was routed by Fremont-Mills (Tabor, IA), 11-7, in a non-league challenge.