In Thursday's non-league test, the Strom Thurmond Rebels (Johnston, SC) softball squad the host Batesburg-Leesville Panthers (Batesburg, SC), by a tally of 12-8.

Next, the Rebels clash with the American Leadership Academy Patriots (Lexington, SC) in a test, on Friday, March 21. Strom Thurmond will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record. The Patriots go into the test with a 2-7 record after their 11-0 league loss to Saluda (Saluda, SC).

The Panthers (0-1) will now prepare for their test against American Leadership Academy (Lexington, SC). The Patriots go into the test with a 3-7 record. In their last test, American Leadership Academy held off Strom Thurmond (Johnston, SC), 17-1, in a league test.