Locust Grove Pirates (Locust Grove, OK) backers left the game pleased Wednesday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Wagoner Bulldogs (Wagoner, OK), 12-4 in a league challenge.

Next, the Pirates meet the Hilldale Hornets (Muskogee, OK) in a 4A District 7 challenge, on Thursday, September 25. Locust Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 19-11 season record. The Hornets go into the challenge with a 9-8 record after their 10-1 non-league win over Fort Gibson (Fort Gibson, OK).