In Monday's non-league contest, the Pikeville Panthers (Pikeville, KY) softball team the visiting Knott County Central Patriots (Hindman, KY), by a margin of 7-3.

With the triumph, Pikeville moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers host Magoffin County (Salyersville, KY) to encounter the Hornets in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 12. The Hornets come into the test with a record of 0-0.

The Patriots (0-1) will now prepare for their test against Pike County Central (Pikeville, KY). The Hawks come into the non-league test with a 1-0 record. In their last test, Pike County Central edged Phelps (Phelps, KY), 15-0, in a league test.