In Monday's non-league contest, the Hayden Wildcats (Hayden, AL) softball team held off the visiting Cullman Bearcats (Cullman, AL), by a margin of 5-4.

With the triumph, Hayden moves its record to 9-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Hoover (Hoover, AL) to play the Buccaneers in a non-league contest on Tuesday, April 5. The Buccaneers come into the contest with a record of 27-5. Hoover lost 10-2 in their recent non-league contest against Southside (Gadsden, AL)

In their next game, the Bearcats play the Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) in a 6A Area 15 contest, on Tuesday, April 5. Cullman will attempt to move on its 16-10 season record. The Black Bears come into the contest with a 9-8 record after their 5-4 league loss to Hartselle (Hartselle, AL).