The Houston Hilltoppers routed the host Ripley Tigers softball squad by a count of 9-2 in Tuesday's league battle.

The Hilltoppers (12-7) will now prepare for their battle against North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS). The Vikings go into the 4A Region 2 battle with a 7-5 record.

The Tigers now sport a 4-10 record. They play next when they travel to Pontotoc for a 4A Region 2 battle on Thursday, April 14. Ripley will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 2-1 league win over South Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS). The Warriors record now stands at 17-5.