The Hicks Pirates triumphed over the host Fairview Panthers softball squad by a count of 13-7 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Pirates meet the Quitman Wolverines (Quitman, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, March 28. Hicks will attempt to upgrade on its 14-2 season record. The Wolverines enter the challenge with a 14-4 record after their 6-5 non-league loss to Jena (Jena, LA).

The Panthers (3-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Plainview (Glenmora, LA). The Hornets enter the C District 5 challenge with a 3-10 record. In their last challenge, Plainview was routed by St. Joseph's - Plaucheville (Plaucheville, LA), 19-5, in a league challenge.