In Thursday's non-league contest, the Elkhart Elks (Elkhart, TX) softball team overwhelmed the host Shepherd Pirates (Shepherd, TX), by a margin of 7-2.

With the triumph, Elkhart moves its record to 1-2 on the year. The Elks travel to Leon (Jewett, TX) to play the Cougars in a non-league contest on Friday, February 18. The Cougars come into the contest with a record of 0-1. Leon lost 12-3 in their recent non-league contest against Onalaska (Onalaska, TX)

In their next game, the Pirates play the Fairfield Eagles (Fairfield, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, February 18. Shepherd will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record. The Eagles come into the contest with a 1-2 record after their 12-6 non-league loss to Madisonville (Madisonville, TX).