In Tuesday's non-league contest, the Northwest Rankin Cougars (Brandon, MS) softball team held off the visiting Brandon Bulldogs (Brandon, MS), by a margin of 2-1.

With the triumph, Northwest Rankin moves its record to 5-0 on the year. The Cougars travel to West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to play the Knights in a non-league contest on Friday, March 4. The Knights come into the contest with a record of 1-0. West Lauderdale won 5-0 in their recent non-league contest against Enterprise (Enterprise, MS)

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS) in a 6A Region 5 contest, on Thursday, March 3. Brandon will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Wildcats come into the contest with a 4-2 record after their 14-0 non-league loss to Enterprise (Enterprise, MS).