Highland Hawks (Gilbert, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Mesa Jackrabbits (Mesa, AZ), 12-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Hawks now own a 13-7 record. They take the field next when they host Chandler for a 5A Fiesta challenge on Tuesday, April 7. Highland will battle a Wolves squad coming off a 16-0 non-league win over Alhambra (Phoenix, AZ). The Wolves record now stands at 7-10.

With the loss, Mesa falls to 10-9 on the campaign. The Jackrabbits travel to Red Mountain (Mesa, AZ) to battle the Mountain Lions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 4. The Mountain Lions enter the challenge with a record of 16-2. Red Mountain won 6-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Pinnacle (Phoenix, AZ)