Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Anamosa Raiders (Anamosa, IA), 3-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 7-2 on the year. The Mustangs host Newton (Newton, IA) to play the Cardinals in a non-league game on Saturday, June 7. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 3-6. Newton lost 13-0 in their recent league game against Indianola (Indianola, IA)

The Raiders now own a 4-7 record. They play next when they travel to Dike-New Hartford for a non-league game on Saturday, June 7. Anamosa will play a Wolverines squad coming off a 13-4 league win over Aplington-Parkersburg (Parkersburg, IA). The Wolverines record now stands at 3-3.