Apache Junction Prospectors (Apache Junction, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ), 18-0 in a league challenge.

The Prospectors now own a 14-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Combs for a 4A Black Canyon challenge on Tuesday, April 16. Apache Junction will battle a Coyotes squad coming off a 25-4 league win over Washington (Phoenix, AZ). The Coyotes record now stands at 18-7.

With the loss, Cortez falls to 0-13 on the campaign. The Colts host Glendale (Glendale, AZ) to battle the Cardinals in a 4A Black Canyon challenge on Monday, April 15. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 2-15. Glendale lost 16-3 in their recent league challenge against Dysart (El Mirage, AZ)