The North Scott Lancers softball squad (Eldridge, IA), was edged 3-2 in Saturday's non-league contest with the host Ottumwa Bulldogs (Ottumwa, IA)

With the triumph, Ottumwa improves its record to 18-10 on the year. The Bulldogs host Albia (Albia, IA) to face the Blue Demons in a non-league contest on Saturday, July 5. The Blue Demons enter the contest with a record of 25-1. Albia won 10-0 in their recent non-league battle against Twin Cedars (Bussey, IA)

With the loss, North Scott moves to 17-9 on the season.