Excelsior Springs Tigers (Excelsior Springs, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Chrisman Bears (Independence, MO), 15-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Truman for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, August 30. Excelsior Springs will battle a Patriots squad coming off a 19-2 league win over Raytown (Raytown, MO). The Patriots record now stands at 1-1.

With the loss, Chrisman falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Bears host Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO) to clash with the Griffins in a non-league game on Thursday, August 31. The Griffins come into the game with a record of 1-1. Winnetonka lost 15-0 in their recent non-league game against Fort Osage (Independence, MO)