In Thursday's non-league test, the Alliance Bulldogs (Alliance, NE) softball squad got by the host Bayard Tigers (Bayard, NE), by a tally of 10-9.

Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Chadron Cardinals (Chadron, NE) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, October 4. Alliance will attempt to improve on its 12-17 season record. The Cardinals enter the contest with a 13-12 record after their 13-2 non-league loss to O'Neill (O'Neill, NE).

The Tigers now hold a 7-13 record.