The Austin Panthers routed the visiting Irvin Rockets softball squad by a final score of 26-16 in Thursday's league battle.

The Panthers (2-23) will now prepare for their battle against Jefferson (El Paso, TX). The Silver Foxes go into the 5A Region I District 1 battle with a 10-9 record. In their last battle, Jefferson topped El Paso (El Paso, TX), 11-1, in a league battle.

The Rockets now possess a 0-18 record. They play next when they host Bowie for a 5A Region I District 1 battle on Tuesday, April 19. Irvin will meet a Bears squad coming off a 14-3 league loss to Andress (El Paso, TX). The Bears record now stands at 3-17.