Beatrice Orangemen (Beatrice, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host York Dukes (York, NE), 9-1 in a league challenge.

The Orangemen now own a 18-2 record. They take the field next when they host Skutt Catholic for a B District 1 challenge on Thursday, September 13. Beatrice will face a SkyHawks squad coming off a 15-1 league win over Ralston (Ralston, NE). The SkyHawks record now stands at 12-2.

With the loss, York falls to 11-4 on the campaign. The Dukes travel to Holdrege (Holdrege, NE) to face the Dusters in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 11. The Dusters enter the challenge with a record of 1-14. Holdrege lost 10-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Adams Central (Hastings, NE)