The crowd at Thursday's non-league bout between the Horizon Hawks (Thornton, CO) and the visiting Niwot Cougars (Niwot, CO), observed Horizon's softball team get by Niwot by a tally of 9-8.

The Hawks (1-3) will now prepare for their bout against Broomfield (Broomfield, CO). The Eagles go into the non-league bout with a 2-1 record. In their last bout, Broomfield tipped Monarch (Louisville, CO), 11-3, in a league bout.

In their next game, the Cougars clash with the Frederick Golden Eagles (Frederick, CO) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, September 24. Niwot will attempt to advance on its 5-3 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 11-1 record after their 6-1 non-league win over Horizon (Thornton, CO).