In Saturday's non-league contest, the Rifle Bears (Rifle, CO) softball team held off the host Basalt Longhorns (Basalt, CO), by a margin of 9-8.

With the triumph, Rifle moves its record to 14-4 on the year. The Bears host Basalt (Basalt, CO) to play the Longhorns in a non-league contest on Thursday, October 6. The Longhorns come into the contest with a record of 13-2.

In their next game, the Longhorns play the Delta Panthers (Delta, CO) in a 3A District 5 contest, on Tuesday, October 4. Basalt will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Panthers come into the contest with a 9-7 record after their 12-2 league win over Montezuma-Cortez (Cortez, CO).