The Centralia Panthers got by the host Belton Pirates softball squad by a count of 3-2 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 28. Centralia will attempt to upgrade on its 15-2 season record. The Mustangs go into the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 8-4 non-league win over Wright City (Wright City, MO).

The Pirates (13-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Holden (Holden, MO). The Eagles go into the non-league challenge with a 13-11 record. In their last game, Holden edged Harrisonville (Harrisonville, MO), 10-0, in a non-league game.