The Southern Valley/Alma the visiting Cozad Haymakers softball squad by a count of 9-7 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the meet the Centura Centurions (Cairo, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 17. Southern Valley/Alma will attempt to upgrade on its 12-5 season record. The Centurions go into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 4-1 non-league loss to Guardian Angels Central Catholic (West Point, NE).

The Haymakers (4-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Lexington (Lexington, NE). The Minutemen go into the non-league challenge with a 1-13 record. In their last challenge, Lexington by McCook (McCook, NE), 18-6, in a league challenge.