Hardaway Hawks (Columbus, GA) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the host Monroe Golden Tornadoes (Albany, GA), 18-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hardaway improves its record to 8-3 on the year. The Hawks host Shaw (Columbus, GA) to battle the Raiders in a 2A Region 1 match on Tuesday, September 9. The Raiders come into the match with a record of 8-7. Shaw lost 7-0 in their recent non-league match against Villa Rica (Villa Rica, GA)

In their next game, the Golden Tornadoes battle the Dougherty Trojans (Albany, GA) in a 3A Region 1 match, on Tuesday, September 9. Monroe will attempt to better on its 3-9 season record. The Trojans come into the match with a 3-10 record after their 10-0 league loss to Cairo (Cairo, GA).