The Fruitdale Pirates routed the host Murphy Panthers softball squad by a final score of 14-0 in Saturday's non-league battle.

The Pirates (10-5) will now prepare for their battle against St. Michael Catholic (Fairhope, AL). The Cardinals go into the non-league battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, St. Michael Catholic notched a victory over Murphy (Mobile, AL), 17-16, in a non-league battle.

The Panthers now possess a 2-10 record. They play next when they host Cottage Hill Christian Academy for a non-league battle on Saturday, March 16. Murphy will confront a Warriors squad coming off a 3-2 non-league win over Excel (Excel, AL). The Warriors record now stands at 6-3.