The Knoxville Panthers the host Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets softball squad by a count of 5-2 in Thursday's league battle.

The Panthers (2-2) will now prepare for their battle against Centerville (Centerville, IA). The Big Reds/Redettes go into the South Central battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, Centerville nudged Clarke (Osceola, IA), 11-7, in a non-league battle.

The Rockets now sport a 4-3 record. They play next when they host Chariton for a South Central battle on Friday, May 31. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont will meet a Chargers squad coming off a 8-1 league loss to Cardinal (Eldon, IA). The Chargers record now stands at 2-3.