The New Franklin Bulldogs the host La Plata Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 4-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs play the Brunswick Wildcats (Brunswick, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 16. New Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 10-0 non-league loss to Braymer (Braymer, MO).

The Bulldogs (3-1) will now prepare for their challenge against South Shelby (Shelbina, MO). The Cardinals enter the non-league challenge with a 4-1 record. In their last challenge, South Shelby edged Marion County (Philadelphia, MO), 15-0, in a non-league challenge.