The Lamar County Bulldogs edged the visiting Pickens Academy Pirates softball squad by a count of 9-8 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Fayette County Tigers (Fayette, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, April 7. Lamar County will attempt to upgrade on its 11-12 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 6-14 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to South Lamar (Millport, AL).

The Pirates (6-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Holy Spirit Catholic (Tuscaloosa, AL). The Saints enter the 1A Area 9 challenge with a 6-12 record. In their last challenge, Holy Spirit Catholic was nudged by Sweet Water (Sweet Water, AL), 17-2, in a non-league challenge.