The Ponca Indians got by the visiting O'Neill Eagles softball squad by a count of 8-7 in Saturday's league battle.

The Indians (12-10) will now prepare for their battle against Pierce (Pierce, NE). The Bluejays go into the non-league battle with a 7-12 record. In their last battle, Pierce was edged by Aquinas (David City, NE), 5-0, in a non-league battle.

The Eagles now sport a 1-13 record. They play next when they host South Sioux City for a non-league battle on Saturday, September 16. O'Neill will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 13-3 non-league loss to Cuming County (West Point, NE). The Cardinals record now stands at 2-16.