The crowd at Tuesday's non-league bout between the Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO) and the host Liberty Eagles (Lake St. Louis, MO), observed Howell's softball team get by Liberty by a tally of 8-5.

The Vikings (13-7) will now prepare for their bout against Northwest (Cedar Hill, MO). The Lions go into the non-league bout with a 21-8 record. In their last bout, Northwest was routed by Lafayette (Wildwood, MO), 5-0, in a league bout.

In their next game, the Eagles clash with the Warrenton Warriors (Warrenton, MO) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, October 2. Liberty will attempt to advance on its 8-9 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 6-11 record after their 12-2 non-league loss to Orchard Farm (St. Charles, MO).