West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks (Wellman, IA), 7-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, West Branch improves its record to 9-19 on the year. The Bears host Columbus (Columbus Junction, IA) to play the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, July 8. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 5-16. Columbus won 10-0 in their recent league game against Winfield-Mt. Union (Winfield, IA)

The Golden Hawks now hold a 7-21 record. They play next when they host West Liberty for a non-league game on Wednesday, July 3. Mid-Prairie will play a Comets squad coming off a 4-3 league win over Wilton (Wilton, IA). The Comets record now stands at 20-9.