The Izard County Cougars triumphed over the host Calico Rock Pirates softball squad by a count of 5-0 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars play the Walnut Ridge Bobcats (Walnut Ridge, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, March 29. Izard County will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 9-0 non-league win over Yellville-Summit (Yellville, AR).

The Pirates (4-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Yellville-Summit (Yellville, AR). The Panthers enter the non-league challenge with a 5-4 record. In their last challenge, Yellville-Summit was routed by Walnut Ridge (Walnut Ridge, AR), 9-0, in a non-league challenge.