Ankeny Hawks (Ankeny, IA) backers left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Valley Tigers (West Des Moines, IA), 10-9 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Ankeny upgrades its record to 12-27 on the year. The Hawks host Valley (West Des Moines, IA) to play the Tigers in a non-league game on Monday, July 7. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 27-10. Valley lost 8-6 in their recent non-league game against Ankeny Centennial (Ankeny, IA)

The Tigers now own a 29-11 record. They play next when they travel to Ankeny for a non-league game on Monday, July 7. Valley will play a Hawks squad coming off a 12-0 non-league loss to North Polk (Alleman, IA). The Hawks record now stands at 11-25.