Northeast Rebels (Goose Lake, IA) supporters left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Monticello Panthers (Monticello, IA), 6-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Northeast improves its record to 12-5 on the year. The Rebels travel to Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA) to play the Golden Hawks in a River Valley - North game on Friday, June 27. The Golden Hawks enter the game with a record of 5-11. Mid-Prairie lost 12-0 in their recent non-league game against Grinnell (Grinnell, IA)

The Panthers now hold a 6-18 record. They play next when they host Maquoketa for a River Valley - South game on Monday, June 30. Monticello will play a Cardinals squad coming off a 7-6 non-league win over Hudson (Hudson, IA). The Cardinals record now stands at 11-18.