Spectators at Thursday's non-league match between the Central Decatur Cardinals (Leon, IA) and the host East Union Eagles (Afton, IA), witnessed Central Decatur's softball squad tip East Union by a count of 9-8.

The Cardinals now sport a 6-14 record. They play next when they travel to Southeast Warren for a non-league match on Friday, June 23. Central Decatur will meet a Warhawks squad coming off a 7-4 non-league win over Pleasantville (Pleasantville, IA). The Warhawks record now stands at 16-4.

With the loss, East Union moves to 12-13 on the season. The Eagles travel to Martensdale-St. Mary's (Martensdale, IA) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Friday, June 23. The Blue Devils go into the match with a record of 15-2. Martensdale-St. Mary's won 10-0 in their recent non-league match against Mount Ayr (Mount Ayr, IA)