Linn-Mar Lions (Marion, IA) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA), 2-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Linn-Mar upgrades its record to 31-6 on the year. The Lions travel to Davenport North (Davenport, IA) to play the Wildcats in a non-league game on Saturday, July 12. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 19-22. Davenport North won 9-0 in their recent non-league game against Iowa City West (Iowa City, IA)

The Bobcats now own a 9-8 record. They play next when they travel to Fort Dodge for a non-league game on Tuesday, July 15. Western Dubuque will play a Dodgers squad coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Waverly-Shell Rock (Waverly, IA). The Dodgers record now stands at 27-14.