The Hartville Eagles triumphed over the host Mansfield Lions softball squad by a count of 18-6 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Eagles meet the Gainesville Bulldogs (Gainesville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, April 14. Hartville will attempt to upgrade on its 4-0 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 13-3 non-league loss to Plato (Plato, MO).

The Lions (3-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Licking (Licking, MO). The Wildcats enter the non-league challenge with a 6-3 record. In their last challenge, Licking overcame Dixon (Dixon, MO), 14-9, in a non-league challenge.