Franklin Parish Patriots (Winnsboro, LA) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their softball team get by the host Caldwell Parish Spartans (Columbia, LA), 9-6 in a non-league bout.

The Patriots (3-0) will now prepare for their bout against Bastrop (Bastrop, LA). The Rams go into the non-league bout with a 2-1 record. In their last bout, Bastrop was routed by Mangham (Mangham, LA), 14-2, in a non-league bout.

In their next game, the Spartans battle the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers (Shreveport, LA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 28. Caldwell Parish will attempt to advance on its 0-4 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 6-0 record after their 18-0 non-league win over Downsville (Downsville, LA).