The Kickapoo Chiefs got by the host Nixa Eagles softball squad by a count of 7-6 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Chiefs meet the Camdenton Lakers (Camdenton, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, October 1. Kickapoo will attempt to upgrade on its 17-4 season record. The Lakers go into the challenge with a 11-9 record after their 5-0 non-league win over Capital City (Jefferson City, MO).

The Eagles (8-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Blue Springs (Blue Springs, MO). The Wildcats go into the non-league challenge with a 9-7 record. In their last challenge, Blue Springs was nudged by Raymore-Peculiar (Peculiar, MO), 1-0, in a non-league challenge.