The Lathrop Mules softball squad (Lathrop, MO), was routed 6-2 in Monday's non-league contest with the host Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO)

With the triumph, Benton improves its record to 2-2 on the year. The Cardinals host Lawson (Lawson, MO) to face the Cardinals in a non-league contest on Tuesday, September 17. The Cardinals enter the contest with a record of 4-1. Lawson won 8-7 in their recent league contest against Plattsburg (Plattsburg, MO)

The Mules now hold a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they host Braymer for a non-league test on Tuesday, September 17. Lathrop will meet a Bobcats squad coming off a 14-0 non-league win over Richmond (Richmond, MO). The Bobcats record now stands at 5-0.