The Benton Cardinals overwhelmed the host Stanberry Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 19-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Cardinals meet the Lathrop Mules (Lathrop, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 14. Benton will attempt to upgrade on its 17-8 season record. The Mules go into the challenge with a 10-14 record after their 18-8 league loss to Plattsburg (Plattsburg, MO).

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Maysville Wolverines (Maysville, MO) in a non-league match, on Thursday, October 17. Stanberry will attempt to better on its 8-16 season record. The Wolverines come into the match with a 3-22 record after their 18-3 non-league loss to Princeton (Princeton, MO).