The Ava Bears triumphed over the host Thayer Bobcats softball squad by a count of 5-0 in Saturday's league challenge.

Next, the Bears meet the Mansfield Lions (Mansfield, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 31. Ava will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Lions enter the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 16-0 non-league loss to Crane (Crane, MO).

The Bobcats (4-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Dora (Dora, MO). The Falcons enter the non-league challenge with a 0-5 record. In their last challenge, Dora was routed by Spokane (Spokane, MO), 11-8, in a non-league challenge.