Maquoketa Valley Wildcats (Delhi, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA), 5-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Maquoketa Valley improves its record to 6-1 on the year. The Wildcats host Central City (Central City, IA) to play the Wildcats in a Tri-Rivers - West game on Thursday, June 5. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 6-5.

The Pirates now hold a 4-4 record. They play next when they travel to Anamosa for a non-league game on Wednesday, June 4. Alburnett will play a Raiders squad coming off a 13-4 non-league loss to Jefferson (Cedar Rapids, IA). The Raiders record now stands at 2-4.