The Battle Spartans softball team (Columbia, MO), was routed 6-1 in Thursday's non-league test with the host Kirksville Tigers (Kirksville, MO)

Coming up next, the Tigers clash with the Marshall Owls (Marshall, MO) in a Class 3 District 13 test, on Tuesday, October 10. Kirksville will attempt to improve on its 15-9 season record. The Owls come into the test with a 2-19 record after their 13-1 non-league loss to Moberly (Moberly, MO).

The Spartans (5-20) will now prepare for their test against Timberland (Wentzville, MO). The T-Wolves come into the Class 4 District 8 test with a 17-7 record.