Plato Eagles (Plato, MO) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Licking Wildcats (Licking, MO), 7-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Plato improves its record to 19-9 on the year. The Eagles host Salem (Salem, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league game on Tuesday, May 6. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 12-10. Salem lost 9-2 in their recent non-league game against Ava (Ava, MO)

The Wildcats now hold a 12-9 record. They play next when they host Steelville for a Class 2 District 3 game on Thursday, May 8. Licking will play a Cardinals squad coming off a 17-0 non-league loss to Bismarck (Bismarck, MO). The Cardinals record now stands at 0-16.