The Cushing Tigers overwhelmed the host Cleveland Tigers softball squad by a count of 15-9 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers meet the Preston Pirates (Preston, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 9. Cushing will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record. The Pirates go into the challenge with a 15-2 record after their 11-3 non-league win over Durant (Durant, OK).

The Tigers (6-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Blackwell (Blackwell, OK). The Maroons go into the challenge with a 13-12 record. In their last challenge, Blackwell was routed by Alva (Alva, OK), 4-2, in a non-league challenge.