In Thursday's non-league match, the Walnut Wildcats (Walnut, MS) softball squad triumphed over the host Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS), by a count of 18-2.

The Wildcats now sport a 2-6 record. They take the field next when they host New Site for a 2A Region 1 match on Tuesday, April 2. Walnut will face a Royals squad coming off a 13-1 non-league win over Wheeler (Wheeler, MS). The Royals record now stands at 6-1.

With the loss, Falkner falls to 2-7 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Jumpertown (Booneville, MS) to face the Cardinals in a 1A Region 1 match on Monday, April 1. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 6-0. Jumpertown won 9-8 in their recent league match against Pine Grove (Ripley, MS)