In Thursday's non-league contest, the Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL) softball team held off the visiting Luverne Tigers (Luverne, AL), by a margin of 3-2.

With the triumph, Ariton moves its record to 13-10 on the year. The Purple Cats host New Brockton (New Brockton, AL) to play the Gamecocks in a non-league contest on Monday, April 25. The Gamecocks come into the contest with a record of 10-10. New Brockton lost 6-3 in their recent non-league contest against Long (Skipperville, AL)

In their next game, the Tigers play the Brantley Bulldogs (Brantley, AL) in a non-league contest, on Monday, April 25. Luverne will attempt to move on its 12-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a 24-6 record after their 9-2 non-league win over Long (Skipperville, AL).