Softball Game Preview: Derby Panthers vs. Great Bend Panthers

Derby will face off against Great Bend at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Derby will be strutting in after a victory while Great Bend will be coming in after a loss.

Derby came out on top against Bishop Carroll last Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Panthers had just enough and edged out the Golden Eagles 8-7.

Meanwhile, Great Bend fell victim to Maize South and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 11-0 to the Mavericks. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

The win got Derby back to even at 1-1. As for Great Bend, their loss dropped their record down to 11-2.