Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), 12-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 7-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Grain Valley for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 15. Carthage will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 6-5 non-league win over Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 8-4.

With the loss, Kickapoo falls to 6-3 on the campaign. The Chiefs host Grain Valley (Grain Valley, MO) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 15. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 8-4. Grain Valley won 6-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO)