The Monroe City Panthers the host South Shelby Cardinals softball squad by a count of 9-5 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Centralia Panthers (Centralia, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 23. Monroe City will attempt to upgrade on its 10-4 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 12-2 record after their 15-0 non-league win over Warrenton (Warrenton, MO).

The Cardinals (10-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Macon (Macon, MO). The Tigers enter the non-league challenge with a 7-5 record. In their last challenge, Macon edged Novinger (Novinger, MO), 17-2, in a non-league challenge.