The Ava Bears the host Alton Comets softball squad by a count of 8-5 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Bears (11-6) will now prepare for their battle against Hartville (Hartville, MO). The Eagles go into the non-league battle with a 4-9 record. In their last battle, Hartville was routed by Gainesville (Gainesville, MO), 14-13, in a league battle.

The Comets now sport a 2-10 record. They play next when they host Bakersfield for a non-league battle on Friday, September 28. Alton will meet a Lions squad coming off a 14-2 non-league loss to Dora (Dora, MO). The Lions record now stands at 1-10.