The Hope Bobcats triumphed over the host Mineral Springs Hornets softball squad by a count of 13-7 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bobcats play the Monticello Billies (Monticello, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, March 21. Hope will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record.

The Hornets (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Murfreesboro (Murfreesboro, AR). The Rattlers enter the non-league challenge with a 0-6 record. In their last challenge, Murfreesboro was routed by Fouke (Fouke, AR), 18-0, in a non-league challenge.