The Van Buren Bulldogs softball team scored 12 runs and limited the host Alton Comets to 1 in the Bulldogs non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Van Buren improves its record to 4-3 on the year. The Bulldogs host Southern Reynolds (Ellington, MO) to clash with the Whippets in a non-league game on Friday, April 12. The Whippets come into the game with a record of 4-5. Southern Reynolds lost 15-0 in their recent league game against Greenville (Greenville, MO)

In their next game, the Comets clash with the Doniphan Dons (Doniphan, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, April 12. Alton will attempt to improve on its 9-4 season record. The Dons come into the game with a 8-0 record after their 6-4 non-league win over Kennett (Kennett, MO).