The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds softball team scored 18 runs and limited the visiting Shawnee Golden Eagles to 6 in the Thoroughbreds non-league triumph on Saturday.

With the triumph, Newport Central Catholic moves its record to 7-3 on the year. The Thoroughbreds host Walton-Verona (Walton, KY) to clash with the Bearcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, April 18. The Bearcats come into the game with a record of 4-9. Walton-Verona won 13-5 in their recent non-league game against Dayton (Dayton, KY)

In their next game, the Golden Eagles clash with the Southern Trojans (Louisville, KY) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, April 18. Shawnee will attempt to move on its 0-6 season record. The Trojans come into the game with a 2-4 record after their 16-0 non-league loss to Jeffersontown (Louisville, KY).