In Saturday's non-league contest, the Bishop McNamara Fightin' Irish (Kankakee, IL) softball team held off the host Portland Panthers (Portland, TN), by a margin of 6-5.

With the triumph, Bishop McNamara moves its record to 11-7 on the year. The Fightin' Irish travel to Clarksville (Clarksville, TN) to play the Wildcats in a non-league contest on Saturday, April 23. The Wildcats come into the contest with a record of 20-1. Clarksville won 10-0 in their recent league contest against West Creek (Clarksville, TN)

In their next game, the Panthers play the White House Blue Devils (White House, TN) in a 3A District 9 contest, on Monday, April 25. Portland will attempt to move on its 5-14 season record. The Blue Devils come into the contest with a 6-16 record after their 1-0 league loss to Greenbrier (Greenbrier, TN).