In Friday's non-league contest, the Merced Bears (Merced, CA) softball team overwhelmed the host Seaside Spartans (Seaside, CA), by a margin of 6-0.

With the triumph, Merced moves its record to 6-14 on the year. The Bears travel to Bear River (Grass Valley, CA) to play the Bruins in a non-league contest on Friday, April 17. The Bruins come into the contest with a record of 14-2. Bear River won 5-0 in their recent league contest against Placer (Auburn, CA)

In their next game, the Spartans play the Bear Creek Bruins (Stockton, CA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, April 18. Seaside will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record. The Bruins come into the contest with a 7-8 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Enochs (Modesto, CA).