In Thursday's non-league test, the Notre Dame Bulldogs (Cape Girardeau, MO) softball squad the host Kelly Hawks (Benton, MO), by a tally of 2-0.

Next, the Bulldogs encounter the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, October 11. Notre Dame will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Red Knights come into the outing with a 11-11 record after their 18-0 non-league loss to Westminster Christian (St. Louis, MO).

With the loss, Kelly moves to 4-4 on the season. The Hawks travel to Jackson (Jackson, MO) to clash with the Fighting Indians in a non-league bout on Monday, October 13. The Fighting Indians go into the bout with a record of 18-8.