The Air Academy Kadets triumphed over the visiting Rifle Bears softball squad by a count of 12-3 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Kadets play the Niwot Cougars (Niwot, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 5. Air Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 12-8 non-league win over Pine Creek (Colorado Springs, CO).

The Bears (6-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Delta (Delta, CO). The Panthers enter the 4A/3A Western Slope South challenge with a 7-6 record. In their last challenge, Delta was routed by Eagle Valley (Gypsum, CO), 17-10, in a league challenge.