The Alba-Golden Panthers routed the visiting Saltillo Lions softball squad by a final score of 16-1 in Tuesday's league battle.

The Panthers (5-7) will now prepare for their battle against Fruitvale (Fruitvale, TX). The Bobcats go into the 1A Region III District 17 battle with a 4-11 record. In their last battle, Fruitvale was routed by Rivercrest (Bogata, TX), 5-0, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Lions play the Sulphur Bluff Bears (Sulphur Bluff, TX) in a 1A Region III District 17 contest, on Friday, April 14. Saltillo will attempt to move on its 0-5 season record. The Bears come into the contest with a 2-10 record after their 12-2 league loss to Detroit (Detroit, TX).