In Monday's league contest, the Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Emerson Pirates (Emerson, AR), by a margin of 18-12.

With the triumph, Hermitage moves its record to 4-4 on the year. The Hermits travel to Bradley (Bradley, AR) to play the Bears in a 1A Region 8 contest on Tuesday, April 9. The Bears come into the contest with a record of 9-5. Bradley won 13-0 in their recent non-league contest against Parkers Chapel (El Dorado, AR)

In their next game, the Pirates play the Hampton Bulldogs (Hampton, AR) in a 1A Region 8 contest, on Tuesday, April 9. Emerson will attempt to move on its 4-12 season record.