The Linden Patriots routed the visiting Central Lions softball squad by a count of 28-18 in Saturday's league battle.

The Patriots (1-6) will now prepare for their battle against Greensboro (Greensboro, AL). The Raiders go into the non-league battle with a 7-0 record. In their last battle, Greensboro topped Southside (Selma, AL), 24-6, in a league battle.

The Lions now sport a 1-3 record. They play next when they host Notasulga for a non-league battle on Wednesday, April 27. Central will meet a Blue Devils squad coming off a 24-4 league loss to Loachapoka (Loachapoka, AL). The Blue Devils record now stands at 0-5.