Newkirk Tigers (Newkirk, OK) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Alva Goldbugs (Alva, OK), 8-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Newkirk improves its record to 8-5 on the year. The Tigers travel to Shidler (Shidler, OK) to play the Tigers in a non-league game on Tuesday, August 27. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 7-1. Shidler won 7-4 in their recent non-league game against Tonkawa (Tonkawa, OK)

The Goldbugs now hold a 6-4 record. They play next when they travel to Perry for a non-league game on Tuesday, August 27. Alva will play a Maroons squad coming off a 11-2 non-league win over Ripley (Ripley, OK). The Maroons record now stands at 10-3.