Emmetsburg E'Hawks (Emmetsburg, IA) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks (Hartley, IA), 9-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Emmetsburg improves its record to 10-15 on the year. The E'Hawks travel to Sioux Central (Sioux Rapids, IA) to play the Rebels in a Twin Lakes game on Wednesday, July 10. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 21-6. Sioux Central won 6-2 in their recent non-league game against Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union (Marcus, IA)

The Hawks now have a 7-12 record.