The Patrick Henry Patriots (Ashland, VA) softball routed the host Highland Springs Springers (Highland Springs, VA), 13-1 in Thursday's league bout.

The Patriots (10-7) will now prepare for their bout against Hanover (Mechanicsville, VA). The Hawks go into the Capital bout with a 15-0 record. In their last bout, Hanover toppled Deep Run (Glen Allen, VA), 6-0, in a non-league bout.

The Springers now possess a 9-9 record. They play next when they host Varina for a Capital bout on Friday, May 10. Highland Springs will confront a Blue Devils squad coming off a 6-1 league loss to Hanover (Mechanicsville, VA). The Blue Devils record now stands at 7-7.