In Thursday's non-league contest, the Ava Bears (Ava, MO) softball team the host Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO), by a margin of 9-5.

With the triumph, Ava moves its record to 6-1 on the year. The Bears travel to Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league contest on Saturday, April 15. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 6-4. Fair Grove won 11-3 in their recent non-league contest against Greenfield (Greenfield, MO)

In their next game, the Bobcats play the Liberty Eagles (Mountain View, MO) in a non-league contest, on Monday, April 17. Thayer will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Eagles come into the contest with a 3-0 record after their 17-4 league win over Cabool (Cabool, MO).