The Sturgeon Bulldogs triumphed over the host Madison Panthers softball squad by a count of 12-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Community Trojans (Laddonia, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, September 20. Sturgeon will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Trojans enter the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 6-3 league loss to Paris (Paris, MO).

The Panthers (4-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Jamestown (Jamestown, MO). The enter the non-league challenge with a 6-4 record. In their last challenge, Jamestown overcame Tuscumbia (Tuscumbia, MO), 10-0, in a league challenge.