The crowd at Thursday's non-league bout between the Keota Lions (Keota, OK) and the host Arkoma Mustangs (Arkoma, OK), observed Keota's softball team prevail over Arkoma by a tally of 17-2.

The Lions (11-4) will now prepare for their bout against Gore (Gore, OK). The Pirates go into the non-league bout with a 7-3 record. In their last contest, Gore thwarted Webbers Falls (Webbers Falls, OK), 14-1, in a non-league contest.

The Mustangs now hold a 4-9 record. They play next when they host Howe for a 2A contest on Monday, September 8. Arkoma will clash with a Lions team coming off a 14-0 non-league win over Vian (Vian, OK). The Lions record now stands at 10-5.