The Hulbert Riders edged the visiting Afton Eagles softball squad by a count of 7-6 in Friday's league challenge.

Next, the Riders meet the Vian Wolverines (Vian, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, August 18. Hulbert will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Wolverines enter the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Sallisaw (Sallisaw, OK).

With the loss, Afton moves to 0-2 on the season. The Eagles host Grove (Grove, OK) to confront the Ridgerunners in a non-league battle on Saturday, August 16. The Ridgerunners come into the battle with a record of 3-1. Grove won 13-1 in their recent non-league battle against Hulbert (Hulbert, OK)