The River Valley Vikings triumphed over the host Heath Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 6-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Vikings meet the Pleasant Spartans (Marion, OH) in a Mid Ohio Athletic challenge, on Wednesday, April 9. River Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record.

The Bulldogs (0-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Zanesville (Zanesville, OH). The Blue Devils enter the Licking County challenge with a 0-4 record. In their last challenge, Zanesville was routed by Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, OH), 12-1, in a league challenge.