The Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish overwhelmed the visiting Reeds Spring Wolves softball squad by a count of 9-4 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Fighting Irish meet the Hollister Tigers (Hollister, MO) in a Class 2 District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, April 15. Springfield Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Tigers go into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 20-0 league loss to Strafford (Strafford, MO).

The Wolves (5-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO). The Eagles go into the non-league challenge with a 9-2 record. In their last challenge, Fair Grove held off Buffalo (Buffalo, MO), 9-1, in a league challenge.