Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their softball team tip the host Howell North Knights (St. Charles, MO), 5-3 in a non-league match.

The Trojans (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Sullivan (Sullivan, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league match with a 1-3 record. In their last match, Sullivan edged Pacific (Pacific, MO), 14-9, in a non-league game.

The Knights now own a 2-1 record. They play next when they host Festus for a non-league game on Friday, September 12. Howell North will play a Tigers squad coming off a 6-0 non-league win over Hillsboro (Hillsboro, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 4-2.