In Friday's non-league contest, the Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Highland Home Flying Squadron (Highland Home, AL), by a margin of 8-2.

With the triumph, Ariton moves its record to 2-1 on the year. The Purple Cats travel to Brantley (Brantley, AL) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league contest on Saturday, February 26. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a record of 1-1. Brantley lost 7-0 in their recent non-league contest against Opp (Opp, AL)

In their next game, the Flying Squadron play the Straughn Tigers (Andalusia, AL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, March 17. Highland Home will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record.