In Thursday's league test, the Higley Knights (Gilbert, AZ) softball squad overwhelmed the host Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, AZ), by a tally of 17-10.

Next, the Knights meet the Williams Field Black Hawks (Gilbert, AZ) in a 6A Fiesta test, on Tuesday, April 21. Higley will attempt to upgrade on its 7-17 season record. The Black Hawks enter the challenge with a 3-13 record after their 17-0 league loss to Queen Creek (Queen Creek, AZ).

The Tigers (8-14) will now prepare for their challenge against Dobson (Mesa, AZ). The Mustangs enter the non-league challenge with a 9-10 record. In their last challenge, Dobson edged Mesa (Mesa, AZ), 12-5, in a league challenge.