The Hanover Central Wildcats overwhelmed the host Valparaiso Vikings softball squad by a count of 6-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats meet the River Forest Ingots (Hobart, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, May 28. Hanover Central will attempt to upgrade on its 20-6 season record. The Ingots go into the challenge with a 6-13 record after their 11-10 non-league loss to Merrillville (Merrillville, IN).

The Vikings (15-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Chesterton (Chesterton, IN). The Trojans go into the non-league challenge with a 12-9 record. In their last challenge, Chesterton was routed by Lowell (Lowell, IN), 13-8, in a non-league challenge.