In Wednesday's league contest, the Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA) softball team held off the visiting Benton Tigers (Benton, LA), by a margin of 7-6.

With the triumph, Natchitoches Central moves its record to 7-7 on the year. The Chiefs travel to Captain Shreve (Shreveport, LA) to play the Gators in a 5A District 1 contest on Thursday, March 7. The Gators come into the contest with a record of 8-2. Captain Shreve won 15-0 in their recent league contest against Southwood (Shreveport, LA)

In their next game, the Tigers play the Airline Vikings (Bossier City, LA) in a 5A District 1 contest, on Thursday, March 7. Benton will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Vikings come into the contest with a 7-5 record after their 11-10 league loss to Haughton (Haughton, LA).