The Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish triumphed over the host Ash Grove Pirates softball squad by a count of 8-2 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Fighting Irish play the Jasper Eagles (Jasper, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, April 28. Springfield Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 14-9 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 10-8 record after their 15-3 non-league win over Lakeland (Deepwater, MO).

The Pirates (7-12) will now prepare for their challenge against Skyline (Urbana, MO). The Tigers enter the non-league challenge with a 26-1 record. In their last challenge, Skyline edged Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO), 4-0, in a non-league challenge.