The Poplarville Hornets (Poplarville, MS) softball routed the host Pass Christian Pirates (Pass Christian, MS), 13-3 in Thursday's league bout.

The Hornets (5-6) will now prepare for their bout against Tylertown (Tylertown, MS). The Chiefs go into the non-league bout with a 0-5 record.

The Pirates now possess a 4-7 record. They play next when they travel to Bay for a 4A Region 8 bout on Tuesday, March 19.