SAYDEL — So far this season, it’s been a rough start for the South Hamilton softball team.

Despite keeping things close for four innings, the Hawks remained winless after succumbing to a 10-0 loss in five innings against third ranked (Class 3A) Saydel, in a Heart of Iowa Athletic Conference matchup held last Friday on the campus of Saydel High School.

The Hawks were limited to just one hit, which was struck by junior Tanna Thompson.

South High tumbled to a 0-3 overall record and 0-2 in conference play. Saydel remained perfect at 4-0 overall and 1-0 within the HOIAC.

The Hawks were originally set to play Clarion-Goldfield-Dows this past Tuesday at the Mike Penning Athletic Complex in Jewell, before the matchup was postponed due to inclement weather that rolled through the area.

At 7:30 p.m. today, the Hawks will look to clinch that elusive victory, hosting another winless club in Nevada at the Mike Penning Athletic Complex.