Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Aurora Houn Dawgs (Aurora, MO), 18-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Carl Junction for a non-league challenge on Friday, August 26.

With the loss, Aurora falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Houn dawgs host Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a Class 3 District 12 challenge on Friday, August 26. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.