The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks triumphed over the host Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Titans softball squad by a count of 15-4 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Hawks play the Trinity Christian Tigers (Hull, IA) in a War Eagle challenge, on Wednesday, July 2. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 9-10 record after their 10-2 non-league win over Sheldon (Sheldon, IA).

The Titans (13-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Spencer (Spencer, IA). The Tigers enter the non-league challenge with a 9-15 record. In their last challenge, Spencer overcame Western Christian (Hull, IA), 12-7, in a non-league challenge.