The Cainsville Redmen triumphed over the visiting Mercer Cardinals softball squad by a count of 19-4 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Redmen play the Gilman City Hawks (Gilman City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 4. Cainsville will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record. The Hawks enter the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 8-0 non-league loss to Plattsburg (Plattsburg, MO).

The Cardinals (0-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Grundy County (Galt, MO). The Panthers enter the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.