In Friday's non-league contest, the East Central Eagles (Sandstone, MN) softball team overwhelmed the visiting McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN), by a margin of 16-6.

With the triumph, East Central moves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Eagles host Hinckley-Finlayson (Hinckley, MN) to play the Jaguars in a Great River contest on Tuesday, April 16. The Jaguars come into the contest with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Mercuries play the Pine River-Backus Tigers (Pine River, MN) in a non-league contest, on Monday, April 15. McGregor will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Tigers come into the contest with a 1-6 record after their 9-8 non-league loss to Frazee (Frazee, MN).