The Deep Creek Hornets softball team scored 5 runs and limited the visiting First Colonial Patriots to 1 in the Hornets non-league triumph on Wednesday.

With the triumph, Deep Creek improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Hornets host Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, VA) to clash with the Tigers in a Southeastern game on Thursday, March 16. The Tigers come into the game with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Patriots clash with the Churchland Truckers (Portsmouth, VA) in a non-league game, on Friday, March 17. First Colonial will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Truckers come into the game with a 1-2 record after their 18-5 non-league loss to Gloucester (Gloucester, VA).