The crowd at Tuesday's non-league bout between the Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO) and the host Sikeston Bulldogs (Sikeston, MO), observed Central's softball team get by Sikeston by a tally of 9-6.

The Tigers (3-10) will now prepare for their bout against Kelly (Benton, MO). The Hawks go into the non-league bout with a 1-3 record.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Poplar Bluff Mules (Poplar Bluff, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, September 19. Sikeston will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record. The Mules go into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 11-1 non-league loss to Hillsboro (Hillsboro, MO).