Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Glendale Falcons (Springfield, MO), 5-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Howell upgrades its record to 16-7 on the year. The Vikings host Bolivar (Bolivar, MO) to play the Liberators in a non-league game on Saturday, October 5. The Liberators enter the game with a record of 15-11. Bolivar won 4-2 in their recent non-league game against Willard (Willard, MO)

The Falcons now own a 10-14 record. They play next when they host West Plains for a non-league game on Saturday, October 5. Glendale will play a Zizzers squad coming off a 10-9 non-league loss to Rolla (Rolla, MO). The Zizzers record now stands at 2-14.