In Monday's non-league contest, the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) softball team held off the visiting Tipton Tigers (Tipton, IA), by a margin of 13-12.

With the triumph, West Branch moves its record to 2-7 on the year. The Bears travel to Camanche (Camanche, IA) to play the Indians in a non-league contest on Wednesday, June 5. The Indians come into the contest with a record of 2-5. Camanche lost 12-2 in their recent non-league contest against Alburnett (Alburnett, IA)

In their next game, the Tigers play the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks (Wellman, IA) in a River Valley - North contest, on Thursday, June 6. Tipton will attempt to move on its 1-6 season record.