The Northside Vikings softball team (Roanoke, VA), was routed 6-2 in Friday's non-league test with the visiting William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA)

Coming up next, the Terriers encounter the Pulaski County Cougars (Dublin, VA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, May 2. William Byrd will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Cougars come into the test with a 14-0 record after their 12-0 non-league win over Hidden Valley (Roanoke, VA).

The Vikings (9-7) will now prepare for their test against Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 14-1 record. In their last test, Franklin County edged Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA), 10-0, in a non-league test.