Cumberland Dukes (Cumberland, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Franklin Broncos (Franklin, VA), 20-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Dukes now own a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they host Buckingham for a James River challenge on Tuesday, April 25.

With the loss, Franklin falls to 0-10 on the campaign. The Broncos host Gates County (Gatesville, NC) to face the Red Barons in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 24. The Red Barons enter the challenge with a record of 8-9. Gates County won 12-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Cape Hatteras (Buxton, NC)