The Morrilton Devil Dogs triumphed over the host Russellville Cyclones softball squad by a count of 11-5 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Devil Dogs play the Nemo Vista Red Hawks (Center Ridge, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 24. Morrilton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Red Hawks enter the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 15-4 league win over Wonderview (Hattieville, AR).

The Cyclones (2-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Siloam Springs (Siloam Springs, AR). The Panthers enter the 5A West challenge with a 2-3 record. In their last challenge, Siloam Springs was routed by Mountain Home (Mountain Home, AR), 13-2, in a league challenge.