In Thursday's non-league match, the host Arkoma Mustangs softball squad scored a close 10-3 triumph over the Gans Grizzlies.

Next, the Mustangs play the Howe Lions (Howe, OK) in a 2A challenge, on Monday, September 8. Arkoma will attempt to better on its 4-9 season record. The Lions come into the battle with a 10-5 record after their 14-0 non-league win over Vian (Vian, OK).

With the loss, Gans moves to 0-13 on the season. The Grizzlies travel to Keota (Keota, OK) to meet the Lions in a Class A challenge on Thursday, September 11. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 12-5. Keota won 3-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Gore (Gore, OK)