The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals softball squad (Marcus, IA), was routed 11-3 in Friday's league contest with the visiting Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks (Hartley, IA)

With the triumph, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn improves its record to 3-9 on the year. The Hawks host Unity Christian (Orange City, IA) to face the Knights in a non-league contest on Saturday, June 22. The Knights enter the contest with a record of 10-5.

The Royals now hold a 7-11 record. They play next when they travel to George-Little Rock for a War Eagle contest on Monday, June 24.