Spectators at Monday's non-league match between the Ellinwood Eagles (Ellinwood, KS) and the host Independent Panthers (Wichita, KS), witnessed Ellinwood's softball squad prevail over Independent by a count of 19-8.

The Eagles now sport a 2-5 record. They play next when they host Hoisington for a non-league match on Monday, April 24.

With the loss, Independent moves to 1-1 on the season. The Panthers host Sacred Heart (Salina, KS) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Thursday, April 20. The Knights go into the match with a record of 1-12. Sacred Heart lost 19-4 in their recent league match against Ellsworth (Ellsworth, KS)