The Hooks Hornets edged the host New Diana Eagles softball squad by a count of 3-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Hornets play the Longview Lobos (Longview, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 28. Hooks will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Lobos enter the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 15-0 non-league loss to Henderson (Henderson, TX).

The Eagles (4-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Hallsville (Hallsville, TX). The Bobcats enter the non-league challenge with a 7-2 record. In their last challenge, Hallsville edged Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches, TX), 21-0, in a non-league challenge.