In Thursday's non-league contest, the Northwest Rankin Cougars (Brandon, MS) softball team the host Brandon Bulldogs (Brandon, MS), by a margin of 7-5.

With the triumph, Northwest Rankin moves its record to 7-0 on the year. The Cougars host Madison Central (Madison, MS) to play the Jaguars in a non-league contest on Saturday, March 4. The Jaguars come into the contest with a record of 4-0. Madison Central won 3-2 in their recent non-league contest against Hernando (Hernando, MS)

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS) in a 6A Region 5 contest, on Monday, March 6. Brandon will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the contest with a 4-2 record after their 13-11 non-league loss to Perry Central (New Augusta, MS).