The J.I. Burton Black Raiders softball squad (Norton, VA), was routed 11-7 in Monday's league contest with the visiting Rye Cove Eagles (Clinchport, VA)

With the triumph, Rye Cove improves its record to 11-3 on the year. The Eagles travel to Castlewood (Castlewood, VA) to face the Blue Devils in a Cumberland contest on Monday, April 28. The Blue Devils enter the contest with a record of 1-9. Castlewood lost 6-0 in their recent league contest against Eastside (Coeburn, VA)

The Black Raiders now hold a 2-5 record. They play next when they host Union for a non-league test on Wednesday, April 23. J.I. Burton will meet a Bears squad coming off a 6-3 non-league win over Richlands (Richlands, VA). The Bears record now stands at 5-6.