Northwest Wolves (Waukee, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Ankeny Hawks (Ankeny, IA), 5-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Northwest improves its record to 8-2 on the year. The Wolves host Urbandale (Urbandale, IA) to face the J-Hawks in a CIML game on Wednesday, June 11. The J-Hawks enter the game with a record of 3-9. Urbandale lost 4-1 in their recent league game against Johnston (Johnston, IA)

The Hawks now hold a 3-7 record. They play next when they host Dowling Catholic for a CIML game on Wednesday, June 11. Ankeny will face a Maroons squad coming off a 12-5 league loss to Johnston (Johnston, IA). The Maroons record now stands at 2-2.