Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Howell Vikings (St. Charles, MO), 5-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Nixa improves its record to 12-12 on the year. The Eagles travel to Central (Springfield, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, October 8. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 0-1.

The Vikings now hold a 17-10 record. They play next when they host Hazelwood Central for a non-league game on Wednesday, October 16.