Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Emerson Pirates (Emerson, AR), 15-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, Hermitage upgrades its record to 1-1 on the year. The Hermits host Harmony Grove (Camden, AR) to face the Hornets in a non-league contest on Monday, March 17. The Hornets enter the contest with a record of 3-4. Harmony Grove lost 8-7 in their recent non-league contest against Crossett (Crossett, AR)

The Pirates now hold a 0-2 record. They play next when they host Lafayette County for a 1A Region 8 contest on Tuesday, March 18.