The Hinton Blackhawks the host St. Mary's Hawks softball squad by a count of 8-5 in Friday's league challenge.

Next, the Blackhawks play the Spirit Lake Indians (Spirit Lake, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, July 1. Hinton will attempt to upgrade on its 15-4 season record.

The Hawks (7-5) will now prepare for their challenge against West Sioux (Hawarden, IA). The Falcons enter the War Eagle challenge with a 10-9 record.