In Friday's non-league contest, the Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish (Springfield, MO) softball team held off the visiting Steelville Cardinals (Steelville, MO), by a margin of 8-7.

With the triumph, Springfield Catholic moves its record to 3-0 on the year. The Fighting Irish host Pleasant Hope (Pleasant Hope, MO) to play the Pirates in a non-league contest on Saturday, March 23. The Pirates come into the contest with a record of 1-2. Pleasant Hope lost 19-11 in their recent non-league contest against Miller (Miller, MO)

In their next game, the Cardinals play the Miller Cardinals (Miller, MO) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, March 23. Steelville will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the contest with a 4-1 record after their 19-11 non-league win over Pleasant Hope (Pleasant Hope, MO).