The Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars triumphed over the visiting Hudson Pirates softball squad by a count of 9-0 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars meet the Wapsie Valley Warriors (Fairbank, IA) in a North Iowa Cedar - East challenge, on Thursday, July 3. Sumner-Fredericksburg will attempt to upgrade on its 18-10 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 24-4 record after their 11-1 league win over Union (La Porte City, IA).

The Pirates (18-16) will now prepare for their challenge against Aplington-Parkersburg (Parkersburg, IA). The Falcons enter the North Iowa Cedar - Central challenge with a 3-21 record. In their last challenge, Aplington-Parkersburg was routed by Denver (Denver, IA), 7-0, in a league challenge.