Hilldale Hornets (Muskogee, OK) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Locust Grove Pirates (Locust Grove, OK), 9-1 in a league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 9-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Duncan for a non-league challenge on Friday, September 15. Hilldale will battle a Demons squad coming off a 6-1 non-league loss to Guthrie (Guthrie, OK). The Demons record now stands at 11-11.

With the loss, Locust Grove falls to 9-10 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Colcord (Colcord, OK) to battle the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 14. The Hornets enter the challenge with a record of 5-9. Colcord lost 10-0 in their recent league challenge against Warner (Warner, OK)