The Melba Mustangs triumphed over the visiting Firth Cougars softball squad by a count of 9-4 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Mustangs meet the Fruitland Grizzlies (Fruitland, ID) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, March 29. Melba will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Grizzlies enter the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 20-0 non-league loss to Middleton (Middleton, ID).

The Cougars (0-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Payette (Payette, ID). The Pirates enter the non-league challenge with a 1-3 record. In their last challenge, Payette was routed by Nampa Christian (Nampa, ID), 12-7, in a non-league challenge.