The Durant Wildcats triumphed over the visiting Wilton Beavers softball squad by a count of 11-3 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats play the Tipton Tigers (Tipton, IA) in a River Valley - North challenge, on Monday, July 1. Durant will attempt to upgrade on its 15-15 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 4-16 record after their 14-0 non-league loss to Regina (Iowa City, IA).

The Beavers (16-12) will now prepare for their challenge against Alburnett (Alburnett, IA). The Pirates enter the non-league challenge with a 30-5 record. In their last challenge, Alburnett overcame Midland (Wyoming, IA), 11-1, in a non-league challenge.