Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, IA) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad topple the visiting Ballard Bombers (Huxley, IA), 9-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, Gilbert improves its record to 16-15 on the year. The Tigers host Carlisle (Carlisle, IA) to play the Wildcats in a Raccoon River game on Tuesday, July 8. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 26-8. Carlisle won 10-2 in their recent league game against Ballard (Huxley, IA)

The Bombers now hold a 6-26 record. They play next when they travel to Roland-Story for a non-league game on Tuesday, July 8. Ballard will play a Norsemen squad coming off a 10-1 non-league loss to Clarksville (Clarksville, IA). The Norsemen record now stands at 11-14.