In Monday's league contest, the Shirley Blue Devils (Shirley, AR) softball team held off the host Calico Rock Pirates (Calico Rock, AR), by a margin of 3-2.

With the triumph, Shirley moves its record to 5-3 on the year. The Blue Devils travel to Concord (Concord, AR) to play the Pirates in a 1A Region 2 contest on Tuesday, April 2. The Pirates come into the contest with a record of 11-0. Concord won 15-0 in their recent league contest against Rural Special (Fox, AR)

In their next game, the Pirates play the West Side Eagles (Greers Ferry, AR) in a 1A Region 2 contest, on Tuesday, April 2. Calico Rock will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Eagles come into the contest with a 7-3 record after their 25-5 non-league win over St. Joseph (Conway, AR).