Raymond Central Mustangs (Raymond, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Syracuse Rockets (Syracuse, NE), 12-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Mustangs now own a 3-7 record. They take the field next when they host Fort Calhoun for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, August 29. Raymond Central will battle a Pioneers squad coming off a 13-0 non-league win over Syracuse (Syracuse, NE). The Pioneers record now stands at 5-1.

With the loss, Syracuse falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Nebraska City (Nebraska City, NE) to battle the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, August 29. The Pioneers enter the challenge with a record of 3-1. Nebraska City lost 9-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Milford (Milford, NE)