The Pleasant Hope Pirates triumphed over the host Golden City Eagles softball squad by a count of 21-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates meet the Conway Bears (Conway, MO) in a Class 2 District 7 challenge, on Monday, April 14. Pleasant Hope will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Bears enter the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 17-13 non-league win over Hollister (Hollister, MO).

The Eagles (0-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Greenfield (Greenfield, MO). The Wildcats enter the non-league challenge with a 1-6 record. In their last challenge, Greenfield overcame Hurley (Hurley, MO), 11-10, in a non-league challenge.