In Thursday's non-league contest, the Ellis Railroaders (Ellis, KS) softball team overwhelmed the host Plainville Cardinals (Plainville, KS), by a margin of 9-4.

With the triumph, Ellis moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Railroaders host Thomas More Prep-Marian (Hays, KS) to play the Monarchs in a non-league contest on Tuesday, April 9. The Monarchs come into the contest with a record of 3-2. Thomas More Prep-Marian lost 2-1 in their recent non-league contest against Holcomb (Holcomb, KS)

In their next game, the Cardinals play the Spearville Lancers (Spearville, KS) in a non-league contest, on Monday, April 8. Plainville will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Lancers come into the contest with a 4-2 record after their 11-1 non-league win over Elkhart (Elkhart, KS).