Malcolm Clippers (Malcolm, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Cozad Haymakers (Cozad, NE), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Clippers now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they host Wahoo for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, August 23. Malcolm will battle a Warriors squad coming off a 14-3 non-league win over St. Cecilia (Hastings, NE). The Warriors record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Cozad falls to 2-1 on the campaign. The Haymakers travel to Aurora (Aurora, NE) to battle the Huskies in a non-league challenge on Friday, August 19. The Huskies enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Aurora won 7-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Lexington (Lexington, NE)