The Ames Little Cyclones the host Marshalltown Bobcats softball squad by a count of 7-4 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Little Cyclones meet the Waterloo East Trojans (Waterloo, IA) in a Alliance Conference - North challenge, on Wednesday, June 25. Ames will attempt to upgrade on its 21-8 season record. The Trojans go into the challenge with a 4-19 record after their 13-1 non-league win over Des Moines North (Des Moines, IA).

The Bobcats (10-15) will now prepare for their challenge against Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge, IA). The Dodgers go into the Alliance Conference - North challenge with a 17-7 record. In their last challenge, Fort Dodge held off Lincoln (Des Moines, IA), 15-1, in a non-league challenge.