The Clear Lake Lions the visiting New Hampton Chickasaws softball squad by a count of 17-15 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions play the Algona Bulldogs (Algona, IA) in a North Central challenge, on Thursday, July 11. Clear Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 13-16 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 11-16 record after their 4-1 non-league loss to Forest City (Forest City, IA).

The Chickasaws (13-13) will now prepare for their challenge against Waukon (Waukon, IA). The Indians enter the Northeast Iowa challenge with a 8-19 record. In their last challenge, Waukon by Crestwood (Cresco, IA), 7-2, in a non-league challenge.