The crowd at Friday's non-league battle between the Starmont Stars (Arlington, IA) and the host North Fayette Valley (West Union, IA), saw Starmont's baseball team get by North Fayette Valley by a tally of 8-7.

The Stars (7-2) will now prepare for their battle against Springville (Springville, IA). The Orioles enter the Tri-Rivers - West battle with a 0-7 record. In their last battle, Springville was tipped by Lisbon (Lisbon, IA), 12-0, in a non-league battle.

Next, the face the Waukon Indians (Waukon, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, June 9. North Fayette Valley will attempt to better on its 0-9 season record. The Indians go into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 5-3 league loss to Decorah-North Winneshiek (Decorah, IA).