In Monday's non-league contest, the Iowa City Little Hawks (Iowa City, IA) softball team held off the visiting Maquoketa Cardinals (Maquoketa, IA), by a margin of 6-5.

With the triumph, Iowa City moves its record to 9-21 on the year. The Little Hawks travel to Muscatine (Muscatine, IA) to play the Muskies in a non-league contest on Saturday, July 8. The Muskies come into the contest with a record of 29-6. Muscatine won 11-1 in their recent non-league contest against Assumption (Davenport, IA)

In their next game, the Cardinals play the Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, July 8. Maquoketa will attempt to move on its 22-9 season record. The Mustangs come into the contest with a 20-22 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Marion (Marion, IA).