In Friday's league contest, the Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX) softball team overwhelmed the host Carthage Bulldogs (Carthage, TX), by a margin of 10-5.

With the triumph, Rusk moves its record to 12-14 on the year. The Eagles travel to Palestine (Palestine, TX) to play the Wildcats in a 4A Region III District 17 contest on Tuesday, April 12. The Wildcats come into the contest with a record of 1-11. Palestine lost 17-2 in their recent league contest against Center (Center, TX)

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the Jasper Bulldogs (Jasper, TX) in a 4A Region III District 17 contest, on Tuesday, April 12. Carthage will attempt to move on its 16-9 season record. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a 15-11 record after their 9-4 league win over Hudson (Lufkin, TX).