In Thursday's non-league contest, the Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO) softball team held off the host Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO), by a margin of 3-2.

With the triumph, Howell moves its record to 23-7 on the year. The Vikings travel to Blue Springs South (Blue Springs, MO) to play the Jaguars in a non-league contest on Friday, October 27. The Jaguars come into the contest with a record of 31-2. Blue Springs South won 5-4 in their recent non-league contest against Raymore-Peculiar (Peculiar, MO)

In their next game, the Trojans play the Raymore-Peculiar Panthers (Peculiar, MO) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 26. Troy-Buchanan will attempt to move on its 26-9 season record. The Panthers come into the contest with a 31-2 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Liberty (Liberty, MO).