The Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) softball routed the visiting Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC), 16-1 in Wednesday's non-league bout.

With the triumph, Gates County moves its record to 5-4 on the year. The Red Barons travel to Martin County (Williamston, NC) to play the Knights in a Four Rivers 1A game on Thursday, March 21. The Knights come into the game with a record of 8-0. Martin County won 11-0 in their recent league game against Gates County (Gatesville, NC)

In their next game, the Bears play the Northeastern Eagles (Elizabeth City, NC) in a Northeastern Coastal 2A/3A game, on Monday, March 25. Hertford County will attempt to move on its 0-5 season record. The Eagles come into the game with a 0-7 record after their 15-0 league loss to Holmes (Edenton, NC).