In Friday's non-league contest, the Emerald Vikings (Greenwood, SC) softball team the visiting Catawba Ridge Copperheads (Fort Mill, SC), by a margin of 8-5.

With the triumph, Emerald moves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Vikings host Broome (Spartanburg, SC) to play the Centurions in a AAA Region 3 contest on Tuesday, March 23. The Centurions come into the contest with a record of 0-1. Broome lost 5-0 in their recent non-league contest against Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, SC)

In their next game, the Copperheads play the Palmetto Mustangs (Williamston, SC) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, March 20. Catawba Ridge will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 7-2 non-league loss to Fort Mill (Fort Mill, SC).