In Thursday's non-league contest, the James River Knights (Buchanan, VA) softball team the host Salem Spartans (Salem, VA), by a margin of 7-3.

With the triumph, James River moves its record to 5-0 on the year. The Knights travel to Floyd County (Floyd, VA) to play the Buffaloes in a Three Rivers contest on Tuesday, April 11. The Buffaloes come into the contest with a record of 3-5. Floyd County won 19-1 in their recent league contest against Radford (Radford, VA)

In their next game, the Spartans play the Cave Spring Knights (Roanoke, VA) in a River Ridge contest, on Tuesday, April 11. Salem will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Knights come into the contest with a 6-1 record after their 6-5 non-league loss to Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA).