In Friday's non-league contest, the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) softball team held off the host Covington Lions (Covington, LA), by a margin of 4-3.

With the triumph, Ruston moves its record to 7-7 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Acadiana (Lafayette, LA) to play the Rams in a non-league contest on Saturday, March 22. The Rams come into the contest with a record of 11-4. Acadiana won 6-2 in their recent non-league contest against Central (Baton Rouge, LA)

In their next game, the Lions play the Northwood Falcons (Shreveport, LA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, March 22. Covington will attempt to move on its 3-14 season record. The Falcons come into the contest with a 7-11 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Ascension Catholic (Donaldsonville, LA).