In Tuesday's non-league contest, the Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), by a margin of 9-3.

With the triumph, Carthage moves its record to 13-9 on the year. The Tigers host Nixa (Nixa, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league contest on Thursday, September 21. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 1-2.

In their next game, the Pirates play the Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, September 21. Branson will attempt to move on its 8-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a 5-10 record after their 11-6 non-league loss to Joplin (Joplin, MO).