Haskell Haymakers (Haskell, OK) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Verdigris Cardinals (Claremore, OK), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Haymakers now own a 12-6 record. They take the field next when they host Quapaw for a non-league challenge on Thursday, August 24. Haskell will battle a Wildcats squad coming off a 11-3 non-league win over Foyil (Foyil, OK). The Wildcats record now stands at 8-8.

With the loss, Verdigris falls to 10-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Kansas (Kansas, OK) to battle the Comets in a 3A challenge on Thursday, August 24. The Comets enter the challenge with a record of 11-10. Kansas won 6-0 in their recent league challenge against Westville (Westville, OK)