In Wednesday's non-league contest, the North Reading Hornets (North Reading, MA) softball team overwhelmed the host Manchester Essex Hornets (Manchester, MA), by a margin of 25-0.

With the triumph, North Reading moves its record to 3-0 on the year. The Hornets travel to Lynnfield (Lynnfield, MA) to play the Pioneers in a non-league contest on Thursday, April 25. The Pioneers come into the contest with a record of 1-1.

In their next game, the Hornets play the Rockport Vikings (Rockport, MA) in a Cape Ann Baker contest, on Friday, April 26. Manchester Essex will attempt to move on its 3-4 season record. The Vikings come into the contest with a 2-3 record after their 24-1 non-league loss to Pentucket Regional (West Newbury, MA).