In Monday's non-league contest, the Hope Bobcats (Hope, AR) softball team the visiting Ashdown Panthers (Ashdown, AR), by a margin of 5-1.

With the triumph, Hope moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bobcats host Lake Hamilton (Pearcy, AR) to play the Wolves in a non-league contest on Tuesday, March 1. The Wolves come into the contest with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Panthers play the Atlanta Rabbits (Atlanta, TX) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, March 8. Ashdown will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.