Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Park Hill South Panthers (Riverside, MO), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 4-4 record. They take the field next when they host Seneca for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 2. Joplin will battle a Indians squad coming off a 16-4 non-league loss to Blue Springs (Blue Springs, MO). The Indians record now stands at 0-6.

With the loss, Park Hill South falls to 4-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Neosho (Neosho, MO) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 2. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 2-0. Neosho won 8-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Staley (Kansas City, MO)