The Laurens Raiders triumphed over the host J.L. Mann Patriots softball squad by a count of 13-7 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Raiders play the Fountain Inn Fury (Fountain Inn, SC) in a AAAA Region 1 challenge, on Tuesday, April 1. Laurens will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Fury enter the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 11-1 non-league win over Travelers Rest (Travelers Rest, SC).

The Patriots (0-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Hillcrest (Simpsonville, SC). The Rams enter the AAAAA Region 1 challenge with a 3-7 record. In their last challenge, Hillcrest was routed by T.L. Hanna (Anderson, SC), 11-7, in a league challenge.