The Empire Ravens triumphed over the host Mesa Jackrabbits softball squad by a count of 21-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Ravens play the St. Johns Redskins (St. Johns, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, March 19. Empire will attempt to upgrade on its 10-3 season record. The Redskins enter the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 5-4 non-league win over Morenci (Morenci, AZ).

The Jackrabbits (1-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Casteel (Queen Creek, AZ). The Colts come into the non-league battle with a 5-9 record. In their last battle, Casteel ran past Cactus (Glendale, AZ), 12-1, in a non-league battle.