Oskaloosa Indians (Oskaloosa, IA) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA), 7-4 in a league game.

With the triumph, Oskaloosa upgrades its record to 8-15 on the year. The Indians host Creston (Creston, IA) to play the Panthers in a non-league game on Saturday, June 21. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 18-5. Creston won 10-1 in their recent league game against Glenwood (Glenwood, IA)

The Cardinals now own a 6-15 record. They play next when they host Indianola for a Little Hawkeye game on Monday, June 23. Newton will play a Indians squad coming off a 14-4 league loss to Dallas Center-Grimes (Dallas Center, IA). The Indians record now stands at 12-11.