The Porterville Panthers (Porterville, CA) softball routed the visiting Granite Hills Grizzlies (Porterville, CA), 12-2 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Strathmore Spartans (Strathmore, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, April 17. Porterville will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 11-4 record after their 10-2 league loss to Woodlake (Woodlake, CA).

The Grizzlies (5-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Lindsay (Lindsay, CA). The Cardinals enter the East Sequoia - Sequoia challenge with a 4-12 record. In their last challenge, Lindsay overcame Tranquillity (Tranquillity, CA), 20-1, in a non-league challenge.