The Gaston Bulldogs (Gadsden, AL) softball routed the host Crossville Lions (Crossville, AL), 10-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Anniston Bulldogs (Anniston, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, March 18. Gaston will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Bulldogs go into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 16-7 non-league loss to Handley (Roanoke, AL).

The Lions (0-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Ider (Ider, AL). The Hornets go into the non-league challenge with a 9-3 record. In their last challenge, Ider toppled Fyffe (Fyffe, AL), 11-1, in a non-league challenge.