Hermitage Hornets (Hermitage, MO) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad thwart the host Climax Springs Cougars (Climax Springs, MO), 24-9 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hermitage upgrades its record to 4-10 on the year. The Hornets host Walnut Grove (Walnut Grove, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, September 27. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 6-10. Walnut Grove lost 9-8 in their recent league game against Fair Play (Fair Play, MO)

The Cougars now own a 1-12 record. They play next when they travel to Macks Creek for a non-league game on Monday, September 30. Climax Springs will play a Pirates squad coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Dadeville (Dadeville, MO). The Pirates record now stands at 6-7.