Washington Demons (Washington, IA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Burlington Grayhounds (Burlington, IA), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Demons now sport a 19-12 record. They take the field next when they host Mid-Prairie for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, June 28.

With the loss, Burlington falls to 18-8 on the campaign. The Grayhounds host Ottumwa (Ottumwa, IA) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, June 27. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 16-13. Ottumwa won 8-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Des Moines East (Des Moines, IA)