Kearney Bulldogs (Kearney, MO) fans exited the stadium satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their softball team tip the visiting Raymore-Peculiar Panthers (Peculiar, MO), 8-4 in a non-league match.

The Bulldogs (2-0) will now prepare for their match against Smithville (Smithville, MO). The Warriors come into the Class 4 District 5 match with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Panthers play the Staley Falcons (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league test, on Monday, September 8. Raymore-Peculiar will attempt to advance on its 1-2 season record. The Falcons come into the outing with a 1-1 record after their 1-0 league loss to Park Hill (Kansas City, MO).