Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Abbeville Yellowjackets (Abbeville, AL), 17-0 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Ariton improves its record to 23-17 on the year. The Purple Cats host Houston County (Columbia, AL) to play the Lions in a non-league game on Monday, April 28. The Lions enter the game with a record of 3-11. Houston County lost 17-7 in their recent non-league game against Daleville (Daleville, AL)

The Yellowjackets now hold a 1-14 record. They play next when they travel to Long for a non-league game on Monday, April 28. Abbeville will play a Rebels squad coming off a 11-2 non-league loss to Houston Academy (Dothan, AL). The Rebels record now stands at 36-11.