The Ruston Bearcats got by the visiting Alexandria Trojans softball squad by a count of 1-0 in Monday's league battle.
The Bearcats (3-2) will now prepare for their battle against Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA). The Lions go into the 5A District 2 battle with a 6-0 record. In their last battle, Ouachita Parish nudged Mangham (Mangham, LA), 6-0, in a non-league battle.
The Trojans now sport a 2-4 record. They play next when they host West Monroe for a 5A District 2 battle on Tuesday, March 17.