The Rifle Bears routed the host Palisade Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 15-1 in Tuesday's league battle.

The Bears (5-0) will now prepare for their battle against Meeker (Meeker, CO). The Cowboys go into the non-league battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Meeker was routed by Basalt (Basalt, CO), 13-12, in a league battle.

The Bulldogs now sport a 1-2 record. They play next when they travel to The Classical Academy for a non-league battle on Friday, September 2. Palisade will meet a Titans squad coming off a 10-4 non-league loss to Palmer Ridge (Monument, CO). The Titans record now stands at 0-2.