The Van Buren Bulldogs softball team (Van Buren, MO), was tipped 3-2 in Monday's non-league test with the host Norwood Pirates (Norwood, MO)

Coming up next, the Pirates encounter the West Plains Zizzers (West Plains, MO) in a non-league test, on Thursday, October 5. Norwood will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Zizzers enter the test with a 7-17 record after their 4-2 non-league loss to Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO).

The Bulldogs (4-11) will now prepare for their test against Twin Rivers (Broseley, MO). The Royals enter the non-league test with a 6-5 record. In their last test, Twin Rivers tipped Naylor (Naylor, MO), 23-0, in a non-league test.