In Friday's non-league contest, the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats (Manning, SC) softball team overwhelmed the host Socastee Braves (Myrtle Beach, SC), by a margin of 8-1.

With the triumph, Laurence Manning Academy moves its record to 3-1 on the year. The Swampcats travel to Pee Dee Academy (Mullins, SC) to play the Eagles in a non-league contest on Saturday, March 4. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 1-0. Pee Dee Academy won 6-5 in their recent non-league contest against West Florence (Florence, SC)

In their next game, the Braves play the Conway Tigers (Conway, SC) in a AAAAA Region 5 contest, on Monday, March 13. Socastee will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record.