The Ardrey Kell Knights softball team scored 8 runs and limited the visiting Independence Patriots to 5 in the Knights non-league triumph on Wednesday.

With the triumph, Ardrey Kell moves its record to 2-2 on the year. The Knights host Palisades (Charlotte, NC) to clash with the Pumas in a non-league game on Thursday, March 9. The Pumas come into the game with a record of 2-3. Palisades lost 23-3 in their recent non-league game against South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC)

In their next game, the Patriots clash with the Charlotte Catholic Cougars (Charlotte, NC) in a Southwestern 4A game, on Thursday, March 9. Independence will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Cougars come into the game with a 0-3 record after their 7-6 non-league loss to Weddington (Matthews, NC).