Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Creston Panthers (Creston, IA), 8-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hempstead improves its record to 6-7 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (Eddyville, IA) to play the Rockets in a non-league game on Saturday, June 28. The Rockets enter the game with a record of 10-14. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont lost 9-1 in their recent league game against Cardinal (Eldon, IA)

The Panthers now hold a 24-6 record. They play next when they host St. Albert for a Hawkeye 10 game on Monday, June 30. Creston will play a Falcons squad coming off a 8-3 non-league loss to Lincoln (Council Bluffs, IA). The Falcons record now stands at 6-17.