In Thursday's non-league test, the Rifle Bears (Rifle, CO) softball squad the host Palisade Bulldogs (Palisade, CO), by a tally of 6-4.

Next, the Bears clash with the Roosevelt Roughriders (Johnstown, CO) in a non-league test, on Friday, September 4. Rifle will attempt to advance on its 5-2 season record. The Roughriders go into the test with a 7-2 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Widefield (Colorado Springs, CO).

The Bulldogs (2-1) will now prepare for their test against Grand Junction Central (Grand Junction, CO). The Warriors go into the 5A/4A Southwestern test with a 1-3 record. In their last test, Grand Junction Central by Discovery Canyon (Colorado Springs, CO), 13-5, in a non-league test.