The Union County Panthers routed the host Rabun County Wildcats softball squad by a final score of 9-1 in Monday's non-league battle.

The Panthers (8-5) will now prepare for their battle against East Jackson (Commerce, GA). The Eagles go into the 2A Region 8 battle with a 2-6 record. In their last test, East Jackson was routed by Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn, GA), 14-0, in a league test.

The Wildcats (3-14) will now prepare for their test against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (Winder, GA). The come into the 1A D-I Region 8 test with a 3-10 record.