The Knoxville Panthers routed the host Clarke Indians softball squad by a final score of 12-2 in Friday's non-league battle.

The Panthers (5-3) will now prepare for their battle against Ankeny (Ankeny, IA). The Hawks go into the non-league battle with a 7-7 record. In their last battle, Ankeny notched a victory over Atlantic (Atlantic, IA), 9-3, in a non-league battle.

The Indians now possess a 1-8 record. They play next when they host Ankeny for a non-league battle on Saturday, June 8. Clarke will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 9-3 non-league win over Atlantic (Atlantic, IA). The Hawks record now stands at 7-7.