Polo Panthers (Polo, MO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Marshall Owls (Marshall, MO), 9-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 11-8 record. They take the field next when they host Braymer for a Class 1 District 7 challenge on Tuesday, September 29. Polo will battle a Bobcats squad coming off a 5-4 league win over King City (King City, MO). The Bobcats record now stands at 7-6.

With the loss, Marshall falls to 0-9 on the campaign. The Owls host Moberly (Moberly, MO) to battle the Spartans in a Class 3 District 8 challenge on Thursday, October 1. The Spartans enter the challenge with a record of 10-7. Moberly won 8-4 in their recent non-league game against Westran (Huntsville, MO)