Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks (Waverly, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Decorah-North Winneshiek Vikings (Decorah, IA), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Go-Hawks now own a 7-3 record. They take the field next when they host Benton for a non-league challenge on Friday, June 7. Waverly-Shell Rock will face a Bobcats squad coming off a 7-2 league win over Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA). The Bobcats record now stands at 9-2.

With the loss, Decorah-North Winneshiek falls to 4-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Don Bosco (Gilbertville, IA) to face the Dons in a non-league challenge on Friday, June 7. The Dons enter the challenge with a record of 11-2. Don Bosco won 6-0 in their recent league challenge against Janesville (Janesville, IA)