Jackson Fighting Indians (Jackson, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host East Carter Redbirds (Ellsinore, MO), 7-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Jackson improves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Fighting Indians travel to Odessa (Odessa, MO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Saturday, September 13. The Bulldogs come into the match with a record of 4-4. Odessa won 16-0 in their recent non-league match against Sherwood (Creighton, MO)

In their next game, the Redbirds battle the Chaffee Red Devils (Chaffee, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 12. East Carter will attempt to better on its 0-4 season record. The Red Devils come into the match with a 2-0 record after their 12-0 non-league win over Saxony Lutheran (Jackson, MO).