The Belle Tigers triumphed over the visiting Richland Bears softball squad by a count of 12-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers meet the Dixon Bulldogs (Dixon, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 7. Belle will attempt to upgrade on its 14-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 9-7 record after their 13-1 league win over Cuba (Cuba, MO).

The Bears (9-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Osage (Kaiser, MO). The Indians enter the non-league challenge with a 11-9 record. In their last challenge, Osage overcame Newburg (Newburg, MO), 18-0, in a non-league challenge.