The Pierce Bluejays overwhelmed the host Ponca Indians softball squad by a count of 19-4 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bluejays meet the Arlington Eagles (Arlington, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, August 29. Pierce will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Eagles go into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 14-0 non-league loss to Blue River (David City, NE).

The Indians (1-7) will now prepare for their challenge against South Sioux City (South Sioux City, NE). The Cardinals go into the non-league challenge with a 0-4 record. In their last challenge, South Sioux City was routed by Freeman (Adams, NE), 12-0, in a non-league challenge.