In Thursday's league contest, the Ava Bears (Ava, MO) softball team the visiting Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO), by a margin of 7-4.

With the triumph, Ava moves its record to 11-5 on the year. The Bears travel to Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league contest on Friday, April 12. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 9-7. Fair Grove lost 11-3 in their recent non-league contest against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO)

In their next game, the Bobcats play the Liberty Eagles (Mountain View, MO) in a non-league contest, on Monday, April 15. Thayer will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Eagles come into the contest with a 2-6 record after their 18-0 non-league win over Winona (Winona, MO).