Maquoketa Valley Wildcats (Delhi, IA) supporters left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Starmont Stars (Arlington, IA), 6-5 in a league game.

With the triumph, Maquoketa Valley improves its record to 19-7 on the year. The Wildcats host Starmont (Arlington, IA) to play the Stars in a Tri-Rivers - West game on Thursday, June 26. The Stars enter the game with a record of 6-15. Starmont lost 4-3 in their recent non-league game against Midland (Wyoming, IA)

The Stars now hold a 6-17 record. They play next when they travel to Maquoketa Valley for a Tri-Rivers - West game on Thursday, June 26. Starmont will play a Wildcats squad coming off a 8-0 non-league win over Easton Valley (Preston, IA). The Wildcats record now stands at 17-7.