The crowd at Friday's non-league bout between the South Eugene Axe (Eugene, OR) and the host North Salem Vikings (Salem, OR), observed South Eugene's softball team prevail over North Salem by a tally of 12-2.

The Axe (2-13) will now prepare for their bout against Grants Pass (Grants Pass, OR). The Cavemen go into the 6A Southwest bout with a 8-7 record. In their last bout, Grants Pass knocked off Sheldon (Eugene, OR), 5-4, in a league bout.

In their next game, the Vikings clash with the South Albany Redhawks (Albany, OR) in a non-league bout, on Monday, May 5. North Salem will attempt to advance on its 2-11 season record.