The Odessa Bulldogs got by the visiting Holden Eagles softball squad by a count of 9-8 in Monday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Clinton Cardinals (Clinton, MO) in a Class 3 District 14 challenge, on Tuesday, September 24. Odessa will attempt to upgrade on its 12-3 season record. The Cardinals go into the challenge with a 5-11 record after their 14-3 league loss to Oak Grove (Oak Grove, MO).

The Eagles (10-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Carrollton (Carrollton, MO). The Trojans go into the non-league challenge with a 13-0 record. In their last challenge, Carrollton held off Lexington (Lexington, MO), 17-0, in a league challenge.