In Friday's non-league contest, the Jay Royals (Jay, FL) softball team held off the visiting Pace Patriots (Pace, FL), by a margin of 6-5.

With the triumph, Jay moves its record to 6-0 on the year. The Royals host Fort Walton Beach (Fort Walton Beach, FL) to play the Vikings in a non-league contest on Tuesday, February 25. The Vikings come into the contest with a record of 0-4. Fort Walton Beach lost 13-2 in their recent non-league contest against Westminster Christian (Miami, FL)

In their next game, the Patriots play the Milton Panthers (Milton, FL) in a 6A District 1 contest, on Tuesday, February 25. Pace will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Panthers come into the contest with a 3-4 record after their 8-3 non-league loss to Chiles (Tallahassee, FL).