In Tuesday's non-league test, the Long Rebels (Skipperville, AL) softball squad overwhelmed the host Houston County Lions (Columbia, AL), by a tally of 22-0.

Next, the Rebels clash with the Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL) in a 2A Area 3 test, on Thursday, April 3. Long will attempt to upgrade on its 20-2 season record. The Purple Cats enter the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 18-1 league win over Abbeville (Abbeville, AL).

The Lions (1-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Cottonwood (Cottonwood, AL). The Bears enter the non-league challenge with a 3-10 record. In their last challenge, Cottonwood was routed by Samson (Samson, AL), 17-9, in a league challenge.