The Hermitage Hermits softball squad (Hermitage, AR), was routed 7-1 in Tuesday's league contest with the host Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR)

With the triumph, Bradley improves its record to 9-5 on the year. The Bears host Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR) to face the Crusaders in a 1A Region 8 contest on Tuesday, April 15. The Crusaders enter the contest with a record of 5-6.

The Hermits now hold a 3-7 record. They play next when they host Taylor for a 1A Region 8 contest on Thursday, April 10. Hermitage will face a Tigers squad coming off a 1-0 league win over Columbia Christian (Magnolia, AR). The Tigers record now stands at 6-3.