The Albia Blue Demons edged the host Chariton Chargers softball squad by a count of 7-6 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Blue Demons play the Sigourney Savages (Sigourney, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, June 28. Albia will attempt to upgrade on its 15-9 season record. The Savages enter the challenge with a 20-6 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Iowa Valley (Marengo, IA).

The Chargers (12-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Knoxville (Knoxville, IA). The Panthers enter the South Central challenge with a 10-10 record. In their last challenge, Knoxville edged Clarke (Osceola, IA), 6-0, in a league challenge.