Spectators at Thursday's non-league match between the Independence Blue Devils (Independence, OH) and the host Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH), witnessed Independence's softball squad prevail over Kirtland by a count of 13-2.

The Blue Devils now sport a 13-8 record. They play next when they travel to Fairview for a Chagrin Valley - Metro match on Monday, May 6. Independence will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 22-6 non-league win over Rhodes (Cleveland, OH). The Warriors record now stands at 8-7.

With the loss, Kirtland moves to 1-14 on the season. The Hornets host Varsity Opponent (, ) to meet the in a non-league match on Monday, May 6. The go into the match with a record of 28-85. Varsity Opponent lost 14-4 in their recent non-league match against Living Water Homeschool (Indianapolis, IN)