NEN (Wisner, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Ponca Indians (Ponca, NE), 10-9 in a non-league challenge.

The now own a 18-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Bend Central for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 29. NEN will face a Tigers squad coming off a 10-2 non-league loss to Lakeview (Columbus, NE). The Tigers record now stands at 9-13.

With the loss, Ponca falls to 17-6 on the campaign. The Indians travel to South Sioux City (South Sioux City, NE) to face the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 29. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 3-18. South Sioux City lost 12-0 in their recent non-league challenge against O'Neill (O'Neill, NE)