The Neshoba Central Rockets softball squad (Philadelphia, MS), was routed 6-2 in Friday's non-league contest with the host Petal Panthers (Petal, MS)

With the triumph, Petal improves its record to 15-5 on the year. The Panthers travel to West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to face the Knights in a non-league contest on Friday, March 28. The Knights enter the contest with a record of 13-7. West Lauderdale lost 4-3 in their recent non-league contest against Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS)

The Rockets now hold a 10-6 record. They play next when they host Warren Central for a 6A Region 2 contest on Tuesday, April 1. Neshoba Central will face a Vikings squad coming off a 19-4 league win over Columbus (Columbus, MS). The Vikings record now stands at 6-7.