In Thursday's non-league contest, the East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) softball team overwhelmed the host Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish (Springfield, MO), by a margin of 6-0.

With the triumph, East Newton moves its record to 7-5 on the year. The Patriots travel to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO) to play the Mountaineers in a non-league contest on Friday, April 12. The Mountaineers come into the contest with a record of 15-5.

In their next game, the Fighting Irish play the Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO) in a non-league contest, on Friday, April 12. Springfield Catholic will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Tigers come into the contest with a 8-8 record after their 5-3 non-league win over Purdy (Purdy, MO).