The Houston Tigers routed the visiting Mansfield Lions softball team by a final score of 12-5 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Tigers now possess a 3-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Willow Springs for a Class 2 District 4 battle on Thursday, April 2.

With the loss, Mansfield moves to 2-3 on the season. The Lions travel to Bradleyville (Bradleyville, MO) to confront the Eagles in a battle on Friday, March 27. The Eagles come into the battle with a record of 0-0.