The Richmond Spartans softball squad (Richmond, MO), was routed 21-1 in Thursday's non-league contest with the host Knob Noster Panthers (Knob Noster, MO)

With the triumph, Knob Noster improves its record to 12-9 on the year. The Panthers host Odessa (Odessa, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league contest on Monday, October 14. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a record of 20-5. Odessa won 5-4 in their recent league contest against Oak Grove (Oak Grove, MO)

The Spartans now hold a 0-23 record. They play next when they travel to Oak Grove for a non-league contest on Wednesday, October 16. Richmond will face a Panthers squad coming off a 5-2 non-league loss to Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO). The Panthers record now stands at 20-10.