The Boone Central/Newman Grove Cardinals softball team scored 16 runs and limited the host Pierce Bluejays to 7 in the Cardinals non-league triumph on Saturday.

With the triumph, Boone Central/Newman Grove improves its record to 2-2 on the year. The Cardinals host O'Neill (O'Neill, NE) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, September 5. The Eagles come into the game with a record of 0-7. O'Neill lost 8-7 in their recent non-league game against Pierce (Pierce, NE)

In their next game, the Bluejays clash with the Centura-Central Valley Diamonds (Cairo, NE) in a non-league game, on Saturday, September 2. Pierce will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Diamonds come into the game with a 4-6 record after their 10-6 league win over St. Paul (St. Paul, NE).