Gehlen Catholic Jays (Le Mars, IA) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks (Hartley, IA), 7-4 in a league game.

With the triumph, Gehlen Catholic upgrades its record to 4-3 on the year. The Jays host St. Edmond (Fort Dodge, IA) to play the Gaels in a non-league game on Saturday, June 7. The Gaels enter the game with a record of 6-2. St. Edmond won 9-3 in their recent league game against Hampton-Dumont/CAL (Hampton, IA)

The Hawks now own a 0-6 record. They play next when they host Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley for a non-league game on Saturday, June 7. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will play a NIGHTHAWKS squad coming off a 13-4 league win over Okoboji (Milford, IA). The NIGHTHAWKS record now stands at 3-2.