In Thursday's non-league contest, the Ellis Railroaders (Ellis, KS) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Plainville Cardinals (Plainville, KS), by a margin of 9-3.

With the triumph, Ellis moves its record to 6-3 on the year. The Railroaders travel to Ellinwood (Ellinwood, KS) to play the Eagles in a non-league contest on Tuesday, May 2. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 2-6. Ellinwood lost 18-0 in their recent non-league contest against Hoisington (Hoisington, KS)

In their next game, the Cardinals play the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs (Hays, KS) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, May 2. Plainville will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Monarchs come into the contest with a 10-5 record after their 10-0 non-league loss to Hays (Hays, KS).