The Hermitage Hermits routed the host Emerson Pirates softball squad by a final score of 14-9 in Thursday's league battle.

The Hermits (2-1) will now prepare for their battle against Bradley (Bradley, AR). The Bears go into the 1A Region 8 battle with a 1-2 record.

The Pirates now possess a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Prescott for a non-league contest on Friday, March 8. Emerson will play a Curley Wolves team coming off a 15-8 non-league win over Arkadelphia (Arkadelphia, AR). The Curley Wolves record now stands at 1-3.