Spectators at Friday's non-league match between the Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA) and the host Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA), witnessed Newton's softball squad tip Pella Christian by a count of 10-6.

The Cardinals now sport a 11-11 record. They play next when they host Oskaloosa for a non-league match on Monday, June 26. Newton will meet a Indians squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over East Marshall (Le Grand, IA). The Indians record now stands at 9-15.

With the loss, Pella Christian moves to 7-20 on the season. The Eagles host Des Moines Christian (Des Moines, IA) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Saturday, June 24. The Lions go into the match with a record of 9-7. Des Moines Christian won 11-1 in their recent non-league outing against Madrid (Madrid, IA)