The East Nicolaus Spartans overwhelmed the visiting Roseville Tigers softball squad by a count of 5-0 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans meet the Pierce Bears (Arbuckle, CA) in a Sacramento Valley challenge, on Friday, March 28. East Nicolaus will attempt to upgrade on its 8-1 season record. The Bears go into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 18-5 non-league win over Esparto (Esparto, CA).

The Tigers (4-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Del Campo (Fair Oaks, CA). The Cougars go into the Foothill Valley League challenge with a 4-5 record. In their last challenge, Del Campo held off Nevada Union (Grass Valley, CA), 9-8, in a league match.