The Aurora Houn Dawgs overwhelmed the host Branson Pirates softball squad by a count of 7-2 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Houn Dawgs meet the Hartville Eagles (Hartville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 3. Aurora will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record.

The Pirates (6-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO). The Chiefs go into the Class 4 District 11 challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last challenge, Kickapoo was routed by Helias (Jefferson City, MO), 13-4, in a non-league challenge.