In Thursday's non-league contest, the Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Northfield Raiders (Northfield, MN), by a margin of 9-1.

With the triumph, Mankato West moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Scarlets travel to Mankato East (Mankato, MN) to play the Cougars in a Big 9 contest on Tuesday, April 19. The Cougars come into the contest with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Raiders play the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, April 19. Northfield will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record.