The Gladewater Bears got by the visiting West Rusk Raiders softball squad by a count of 27-26 in Wednesday's league challenge.

Next, the Bears meet the West Rusk Raiders (New London, TX) in a 3A Region II District 16 challenge, on Friday, March 7. Gladewater will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Raiders go into the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 27-26 league loss to Gladewater (Gladewater, TX).

The Raiders (1-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Gladewater (Gladewater, TX). The Bears go into the 3A Region II District 16 challenge with a 4-7 record. In their last challenge, Gladewater held off West Rusk (New London, TX), 27-26, in a league challenge.