Aquinas Monarchs (David City, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Minden Whippets (Minden, NE), 12-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Monarchs now own a 17-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lakeview for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 24. Aquinas will battle a Vikings squad coming off a 6-5 league win over Aurora (Aurora, NE). The Vikings record now stands at 14-4.

With the loss, Minden falls to 1-21 on the campaign. The Whippets host Hershey (Hershey, NE) to battle the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, September 26. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 10-17. Hershey lost 13-1 in their recent non-league challenge against O'Neill (O'Neill, NE)