In Monday's non-league contest, the St. Joseph Bears (St. Joseph, MI) softball team overwhelmed the host Watervliet Panthers (Watervliet, MI), by a margin of 9-1.

With the triumph, St. Joseph moves its record to 6-1 on the year. The Bears host Portage Northern (Portage, MI) to play the Huskies in a Southwestern Michigan - West contest on Wednesday, April 24. The Huskies come into the contest with a record of 2-1. Portage Northern won 13-7 in their recent league contest against Schoolcraft (Schoolcraft, MI)

In their next game, the Panthers play the Fennville Blackhawks (Fennville, MI) in a Southwestern - Lakeshore contest, on Tuesday, April 23. Watervliet will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Blackhawks come into the contest with a 1-9 record after their 23-8 league win over Allegan (Allegan, MI).