Hopewell Vikings (Aliquippa, PA) backers left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Rochester Rams (Rochester, PA), 16-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hopewell upgrades its record to 2-1 on the year. The Vikings travel to Deer Lakes (Russellton, PA) to play the Lancers in a non-league game on Thursday, March 27. The Lancers enter the game with a record of 3-5. Deer Lakes won 6-5 in their recent non-league game against Freeport (Freeport, PA)

The Rams now own a 1-2 record. They play next when they host Freedom Area for a non-league game on Wednesday, March 26. Rochester will play a Bulldogs squad coming off a 18-0 non-league loss to Steel Valley (Munhall, PA). The Bulldogs record now stands at 0-3.