The Navasota Rattlers routed the visiting Royal Falcons softball squad by a count of 17-5 in Friday's league battle.

The Rattlers (4-4) will now prepare for their battle against El Campo (El Campo, TX). The Ricebirds go into the 4A Region IV District 25 battle with a 11-11 record. In their last battle, El Campo was routed by Sealy (Sealy, TX), 10-7, in a league battle.

The Falcons now sport a 1-8 record. They play next when they host El Campo for a 4A Region IV District 25 bout on Monday, March 18.