In Monday's non-league contest, the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, IL), by a margin of 17-2.

With the triumph, Pope County moves its record to 2-6 on the year. The Pirates host Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league contest on Wednesday, March 20. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a record of 3-1. Harrisburg lost 6-3 in their recent non-league contest against Waltonville (Waltonville, IL)

In their next game, the Eagles play the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, March 21. Eldorado will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Rangers come into the test with a 3-2 record after their 17-8 non-league loss to Centralia (Centralia, IL).