In Friday's non-league contest, the Crystal River Pirates (Crystal River, FL) softball team nudged the host Forest Wildcats (Ocala, FL), by a score of 3-2.

Coming up next, the Pirates clash with the Springstead Eagles (Spring Hill, FL) in a non-league test, on Monday, March 7. Crystal River will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 9-1 record after their 7-1 league win over Central (Brooksville, FL).

The Wildcats (4-6) will now prepare for their test against Springstead (Spring Hill, FL). The Eagles come into the 5A District 7 test with a 10-1 record. In their last test, Springstead edged Crystal River (Crystal River, FL), 6-1, in a non-league test.