Spectators at Friday's non-league match between the Hancock Hawks (Kiln, MS) and the host Gulfport Admirals (Gulfport, MS), witnessed Hancock's softball squad prevail over Gulfport by a count of 9-1.

The Hawks now sport a 1-0 record. They play next when they travel to Satsuma for a non-league match on Saturday, February 17. Hancock will meet a Gators squad coming off a 8-4 non-league win over East Central (Moss Point, MS). The Gators record now stands at 3-0.

With the loss, Gulfport moves to 1-2 on the season. The Admirals host Stone (Wiggins, MS) to meet the Tomcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 20. The Tomcats go into the match with a record of 1-1. Stone won 15-5 in their recent non-league match against Forrest County Agricultural (Brooklyn, MS)