The New Lima Falcons routed the visiting Paden Pirates softball squad by a count of 15-3 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Falcons (5-10) will now prepare for their battle against Strother (Seminole, OK). The Yellowjackets go into the Class A battle with a 7-11 record. In their last battle, Strother was routed by Alex (Alex, OK), 10-4, in a league battle.

The Pirates now sport a 6-8 record. They play next when they travel to Moss for a Class B battle on Tuesday, September 5. Paden will meet a Pirates squad coming off a 4-2 league loss to Buffalo Valley (Talihina, OK). The Pirates record now stands at 19-5.