The Melbourne Bearkatz routed the host Walnut Ridge Bobcats softball squad by a count of 8-1 in Wednesday's league battle.

The Bearkatz (17-6) will now prepare for their battle against Walnut Ridge (Walnut Ridge, AR). The Bobcats go into the 3A-3 battle with a 3-2 record. In their last battle, Walnut Ridge was routed by Salem (Salem, AR), 18-1, in a league battle.

The Bobcats now sport a 3-4 record. They play next when they host Melbourne for a battle on Wednesday, April 19. Walnut Ridge will meet a Bearkatz squad coming off a 13-3 league loss to Salem (Salem, AR). The Bearkatz record now stands at 15-6.