Fort Calhoun Pioneers (Fort Calhoun, NE) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Mercy Monarchs (Omaha, NE), 9-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Fort Calhoun upgrades its record to 9-3 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Cass (Louisville, NE) to play the Wildcats in a non-league game on Thursday, September 19. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 3-13. Cass lost 10-0 in their recent non-league game against Aquinas (David City, NE)

The Monarchs now own a 5-15 record. They play next when they host Ralston for a non-league game on Wednesday, September 18. Mercy will play a Rams squad coming off a 16-4 non-league win over Duchesne/Roncalli (Omaha, NE). The Rams record now stands at 11-5.