The Lebanon Pioneers overwhelmed the host Tazewell Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 7-0 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Pioneers meet the Richlands Blue Tornado (Richlands, VA) in a Southwest challenge, on Thursday, May 1. Lebanon will attempt to upgrade on its 12-3 season record. The Blue Tornado go into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 7-2 league win over Marion (Marion, VA).

The Bulldogs (6-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Graham (Bluefield, VA). The G-Men go into the Southwest challenge with a 5-6 record. In their last challenge, Graham held off Virginia High (Bristol, VA), 20-5, in a league challenge.