In Monday's non-league contest, the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars (Shawnee Mission, KS) softball team held off the host Lawrence Lions (Lawrence, KS), by a margin of 7-6.

With the triumph, Shawnee Mission Northwest moves its record to 2-6 on the year. The Cougars host Shawnee Mission West (Shawnee Mission, KS) to play the Vikings in a non-league contest on Tuesday, April 9. The Vikings come into the contest with a record of 0-2. Shawnee Mission West lost 10-4 in their recent non-league contest against Shawnee Mission East (Shawnee Mission, KS)

In their next game, the Lions play the Olathe Northwest Ravens (Olathe, KS) in a Sunflower contest, on Tuesday, April 9. Lawrence will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Ravens come into the contest with a 8-0 record after their 23-2 league win over Gardner-Edgerton (Gardner, KS).