The Hernando Tigers routed the host Tupelo Golden Wave softball squad by a final score of 5-0 in Tuesday's league battle.

The Tigers (11-5) will now prepare for their battle against Starkville (Starkville, MS). The Yellowjackets go into the non-league battle with a 4-7 record. In their last battle, Starkville held off Noxapater (Noxapater, MS), 9-7, in a non-league battle.

The Golden Wave now possess a 13-8 record. They play next when they host Northwest Rankin for a non-league battle on Thursday, April 23. Tupelo will confront a Cougars squad coming off a 16-0 league win over Starkville (Starkville, MS). The Cougars record now stands at 12-11.