IOWA FALLS—A three-run fourth inning proved to be the difference as the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets defeated the Algona Bulldogs 4-3 in a North Central Conference softball contest played on Friday, May 31.

The visitors led 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth frame when the Cadets plated three runs. The Bulldogs got within one run at 4-3 in the top of the fifth with a run but got no closer.