The Muncie Central Bearcats edged the visiting Richmond Red Devils softball squad by a count of 12-11 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Bearcats meet the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos (Lafayette, IN) in a North Central challenge, on Saturday, May 9. Muncie Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-11 season record. The Bronchos enter the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 12-2 non-league loss to Benton Central (Oxford, IN).

The Red Devils (0-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Kokomo (Kokomo, IN). The Wildkats enter the North Central challenge with a 0-12 record. In their last challenge, Kokomo was nudged by Logansport (Logansport, IN), 11-0, in a non-league challenge.