The Orange County Fighting Hornets triumphed over the visiting Albemarle Patriots softball squad by a count of 9-0 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Fighting Hornets meet the Western Albemarle Warriors (Crozet, VA) in a Jefferson challenge, on Tuesday, May 6. Orange County will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 7-5 record after their 7-5 league loss to Fluvanna County (Palmyra, VA).

The Patriots (2-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Fluvanna County (Palmyra, VA). The Flying Flucos enter the Jefferson challenge with a 9-4 record. In their last challenge, Fluvanna County overcame Western Albemarle (Crozet, VA), 7-5, in a league challenge.