The crowd at Wednesday's non-league bout between the Poteau Pirates (Poteau, OK) and the visiting Whitesboro Bulldogs (Whitesboro, OK), observed Poteau's softball team get by Whitesboro by a tally of 9-4.

The Pirates (13-7) will now prepare for their bout against Howe (Howe, OK). The Lions go into the non-league bout with a 11-9 record. In their last bout, Howe was routed by Pocola (Pocola, OK), 12-2, in a non-league bout.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Red Oak Eagles (Red Oak, OK) in a Class B bout, on Monday, September 16. Whitesboro will attempt to advance on its 16-3 season record.