The Hastings Tigers triumphed over the visiting Beatrice Orangemen softball squad by a count of 8-2 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers meet the Norris Titans (Firth, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 24. Hastings will attempt to upgrade on its 15-4 season record. The Titans enter the challenge with a 13-12 record after their 5-1 non-league loss to Skutt Catholic (Omaha, NE).

The Orangemen (16-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Ralston (Ralston, NE). The Rams enter the non-league challenge with a 14-7 record. In their last challenge, Ralston was routed by Seward (Seward, NE), 4-3, in a non-league challenge.