The Bolivar Liberators softball squad (Bolivar, MO), was edged 15-14 in Monday's non-league contest with the host Early Panthers (Morrisville, MO)

With the triumph, Early improves its record to 9-16 on the year. The Panthers host Norwood (Norwood, MO) to face the Pirates in a non-league contest on Tuesday, October 1. The Pirates enter the contest with a record of 8-7. Norwood won 15-0 in their recent league contest against Stoutland (Stoutland, MO)

The Liberators now hold a 12-11 record. They play next when they host Branson for a non-league contest on Tuesday, October 1. Bolivar will face a Pirates squad coming off a 4-2 non-league loss to Monett (Monett, MO). The Pirates record now stands at 8-10.