In Wednesday's non-league contest, the Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA) softball team overwhelmed the host Gardner Wildcats (Gardner, MA), by a margin of 16-3.

With the triumph, Ayer Shirley moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Panthers host West Boylston (West Boylston, MA) to play the Lions in a Midland-Wachusett D contest on Friday, April 19. The Lions come into the contest with a record of 1-1.

In their next game, the Wildcats play the Maynard Tigers (Maynard, MA) in a Midland-Wachusett D contest, on Friday, April 19. Gardner will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record. The Tigers come into the contest with a 2-0 record after their 14-0 non-league win over Murdock (Winchendon, MA).