Silex Owls (Silex, MO) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Clopton Hawks (Clarksville, MO), 6-5 in a league game.

With the triumph, Silex upgrades its record to 7-12 on the year. The Owls host Bowling Green (Bowling Green, MO) to play the Bobcats in a Class 3 District 6 game on Friday, September 27. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 7-7. Bowling Green won 12-1 in their recent league game against Van-Far (Vandalia, MO)

The Hawks now own a 6-7 record. They play next when they travel to Marion County for a non-league game on Friday, September 27.