The Howe Lions (Howe, OK) softball nipped the visiting Talihina Golden Tigers (Talihina, OK), 5-4 in Monday's non-league test.

Next, the Lions clash with the Wilburton Diggers (Wilburton, OK) in a 2A test, on Tuesday, August 12. Howe will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.

With the loss, Talihina moves to 0-1 on the season. The Golden tigers travel to Heavener (Heavener, OK) to encounter the Wolves in a non-league bout on Thursday, August 21. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 1-1.