In Thursday's non-league contest, the Dixon Bulldogs (Dixon, MO) softball team held off the host Steelville Cardinals (Steelville, MO), by a margin of 6-5.

With the triumph, Dixon moves its record to 2-2 on the year. The Bulldogs host Houston (Houston, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league contest on Wednesday, April 10. The Tigers come into the contest with a record of 8-2. Houston won 13-2 in their recent non-league contest against Thayer (Thayer, MO)

In their next game, the Cardinals play the Plato Eagles (Plato, MO) in a non-league contest, on Friday, April 5. Steelville will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Eagles come into the contest with a 7-3 record after their 14-2 non-league win over Bourbon (Bourbon, MO).