In Saturday's non-league contest, the Stringer Red Devils (Stringer, MS) softball team held off the visiting Raleigh Lions (Raleigh, MS), by a margin of 5-4.

With the triumph, Stringer moves its record to 4-1 on the year. The Red Devils travel to Sacred Heart (Hattiesburg, MS) to play the Crusaders in a 1A Region 8 contest on Thursday, March 21. The Crusaders come into the contest with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Lions play the South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, March 16. Raleigh will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Braves come into the contest with a 6-2 record after their 6-3 non-league loss to George County (Lucedale, MS).