Norfolk Panthers (Norfolk, NE) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Standing Bear Grizzlies (Lincoln, NE), 9-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Norfolk upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Panthers travel to Elkhorn South (Omaha, NE) to confront the Storm in a A District battle on Monday, September 1. The Storm come into the battle with a record of 6-4. Elkhorn South lost 6-5 in their recent non-league battle against Hastings (Hastings, NE)

With the loss, Standing Bear moves to 5-4 on the season. The Grizzlies host Skutt Catholic (Omaha, NE) to confront the SkyHawks in a non-league battle on Tuesday, September 2. The SkyHawks come into the battle with a record of 4-3. Skutt Catholic lost 8-1 in their recent non-league battle against Westview (Omaha, NE)