In Wednesday's non-league test, the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) softball squad got by the visiting Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC), by a tally of 7-6.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, March 6. Franklin will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record. The Patriots go into the test with a 0-2 record after their 13-7 non-league loss to Erwin (Asheville, NC).

With the loss, Murphy moves to 1-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Swain County (Bryson City, NC) to encounter the Maroon Devils in a Smoky Mountain 1A/2A outing on Tuesday, March 10. The Maroon Devils come into the outing with a record of 2-0. Swain County won 10-0 in their recent non-league outing against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)