In Thursday's non-league contest, the Shaw Raiders (Columbus, GA) softball team overwhelmed the host Sumter County Panthers (Americus, GA), by a margin of 8-2.

With the triumph, Shaw moves its record to 9-10 on the year. The Raiders travel to Taylor County (Butler, GA) to play the Vikings in a non-league contest on Monday, October 9. The Vikings come into the contest with a record of 15-4. Taylor County won 9-0 in their recent league contest against Schley County (Ellaville, GA)

In their next game, the Panthers play the Hardaway Hawks (Columbus, GA) in a non-league contest, on Monday, October 9. Sumter County will attempt to move on its 2-20 season record. The Hawks come into the contest with a 5-9 record after their 16-8 league loss to Shaw (Columbus, GA).