The West Elk Patriots softball squad (Howard, KS), was routed 19-6 in Thursday's league contest with the host Cedar Vale/Dexter Spartans (Cedar Vale, KS)

With the triumph, Cedar Vale/Dexter improves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Spartans host Flinthills (Rosalia, KS) to face the Mustangs in a South Central Border contest on Monday, March 31. The Mustangs enter the contest with a record of 2-0. Flinthills won 15-4 in their recent league contest against Sedan (Sedan, KS)

The Patriots now hold a 0-2 record. They play next when they host Sedan for a South Central Border contest on Monday, March 31. West Elk will face a Devils squad coming off a 15-4 league loss to Flinthills (Rosalia, KS). The Devils record now stands at 0-4.