The Pea Ridge Blackhawks edged the host Beebe Badgers softball squad by a count of 1-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Blackhawks meet the Gravette Lions (Gravette, AR) in a 4A Region 1 challenge, on Tuesday, April 15. Pea Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 13-2 season record. The Lions enter the challenge with a 7-5 record after their 9-7 non-league win over Fayetteville (Fayetteville, AR).

The Badgers (14-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Sylvan Hills (Sherwood, AR). The Bears enter the 5A Central challenge with a 13-4 record. In their last challenge, Sylvan Hills edged Little Rock Christian Academy (Little Rock, AR), 15-0, in a league challenge.