The Derby Panthers softball squad (Derby, KS), was routed 7-3 in Tuesday's league contest with the host Valley Center Hornets (Valley Center, KS)

With the triumph, Valley Center improves its record to 8-6 on the year. The Hornets travel to Arkansas City (Arkansas City, KS) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league contest on Thursday, April 17. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a record of 0-2. Arkansas City lost 7-1 in their recent league contest against Salina Central (Salina, KS)

The Panthers now hold a 2-2 record. They play next when they travel to Great Bend for a non-league contest on Friday, April 18. Derby will face a Panthers squad coming off a 16-1 league win over Dodge City (Dodge City, KS). The Panthers record now stands at 11-1.