In Friday's non-league test, the Northside Patriots (Columbus, GA) softball squad overwhelmed the host St. Pius X Catholic Golden Lions (Atlanta, GA), by a tally of 11-6.

Next, the Patriots clash with the Colquitt County Packers (Norman Park, GA) in a non-league test, on Friday, September 5. Northside will attempt to advance on its 11-1 season record. The Packers go into the test with a 4-8 record after their 10-1 non-league loss to Thomas County Central (Thomasville, GA).

With the loss, St. Pius X Catholic moves to 9-4 on the season. The Golden lions travel to Effingham County (Springfield, GA) to encounter the Rebels in a non-league outing on Friday, September 5. The Rebels come into the outing with a record of 6-3. Effingham County won 10-3 in their recent non-league outing against Statesboro (Statesboro, GA)