In Thursday's league contest, the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) softball team overwhelmed the visiting John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN), by a margin of 10-0.

With the triumph, Mankato East moves its record to 10-5 on the year. The Cougars host Benilde-St. Margaret's (St. Louis Park, MN) to play the Red Knights in a non-league contest on Friday, May 10. The Red Knights come into the contest with a record of 3-9. Benilde-St. Margaret's lost 10-5 in their recent league contest against Jefferson (Bloomington, MN)

In their next game, the Rockets play the Cotter Ramblers (Winona, MN) in a non-league contest, on Friday, May 10. John Marshall will attempt to move on its 0-11 season record.