Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, IA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting South Hardin Tigers (Eldora, IA), 7-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 7-4 record. They take the field next when they host A-D-M for a Raccoon River challenge on Monday, June 10. Gilbert will battle a Tigers squad coming off a 5-4 non-league win over Bettendorf (Bettendorf, IA). The Tigers record now stands at 10-6.

With the loss, South Hardin falls to 8-9 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to AGWSR (Ackley, IA) to battle the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Monday, June 10. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 1-11. AGWSR lost 10-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Sumner-Fredericksburg (Sumner, IA)