Cozad Haymakers (Cozad, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Aurora Huskies (Aurora, NE), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Haymakers now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Gothenburg for a non-league challenge on Thursday, August 29. Cozad will battle a Swedes squad coming off a 12-5 non-league loss to McCook (McCook, NE). The Swedes record now stands at 1-1.

With the loss, Aurora falls to 2-1 on the campaign. The Huskies travel to Holdrege (Holdrege, NE) to battle the Dusters in a B District 5 challenge on Thursday, August 29. The Dusters enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.