In Thursday's non-league test, the New Franklin Bulldogs (New Franklin, MO) softball squad got by the visiting La Plata Bulldogs (La Plata, MO), by a tally of 6-5.

Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Brunswick Wildcats (Brunswick, MO) in a non-league test, on Monday, September 15. New Franklin will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Wildcats come into the outing with a 0-2 record after their 16-11 non-league loss to Slater (Slater, MO).

With the loss, La Plata moves to 1-4 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to South Shelby (Shelbina, MO) to encounter the Cardinals in a non-league outing on Monday, September 15. The Cardinals come into the outing with a record of 1-4. South Shelby won 6-3 in their recent non-league outing against Marion County (Philadelphia, MO)