Verden Tigers (Verden, OK) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad topple the host Empire Bulldogs (Duncan, OK), 13-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Verden improves its record to 8-10 on the year. The Tigers travel to Binger-Oney (Binger, OK) to face the Bobcats in a Class B game on Monday, September 16. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 17-5. Binger-Oney won 6-3 in their recent non-league game against Fletcher (Fletcher, OK)

The Bulldogs now hold a 10-11 record. They play next when they travel to Ringling for a Class A game on Monday, September 16. Empire will face a Blue Devils squad coming off a 5-3 non-league win over Grandfield (Grandfield, OK). The Blue Devils record now stands at 13-10.