The Calico Rock Pirates softball team scored 17 runs and limited the visiting Viola Longhorns to 15 in the Pirates league triumph on Tuesday.

With the triumph, Calico Rock moves its record to 5-3 on the year. The Pirates host Norfork (Norfork, AR) to play the Panthers in a 1A Region 2 game on Thursday, March 28. The Panthers come into the game with a record of 0-5. Norfork lost 17-0 in their recent league game against Concord (Concord, AR)

In their next game, the Longhorns play the Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR) in a 1A Region 2 test, on Thursday, March 28. Viola will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Blue Devils come into the test with a 4-2 record after their 2-1 league win over West Side (Greers Ferry, AR).