Poteau Pirates (Poteau, OK) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Howe Lions (Howe, OK), 6-0 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Poteau upgrades its record to 14-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to Pocola (Pocola, OK) to play the Indians in a non-league game on Thursday, September 12. The Indians enter the game with a record of 19-0. Pocola won 12-2 in their recent non-league game against Howe (Howe, OK)

The Lions now own a 11-10 record. They play next when they host Pocola for a non-league game on Monday, September 16. Howe will play a Indians squad coming off a 12-0 non-league win over Poteau (Poteau, OK). The Indians record now stands at 20-0.