Sarcoxie Bears (Sarcoxie, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO), 16-15 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Sarcoxie improves its record to 5-4 on the year. The Bears travel to Lockwood (Lockwood, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Wednesday, April 9. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 7-3. Lockwood won 17-9 in their recent non-league game against Liberal (Liberal, MO)

The Pirates now hold a 1-7 record. They play next when they host Stockton for a non-league game on Thursday, April 10. Ash Grove will face a Tigers squad coming off a 6-4 non-league loss to Diamond (Diamond, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 7-3.