In Friday's league contest, the Safford Bulldogs (Safford, AZ) softball team held off the visiting Willcox Cowboys (Willcox, AZ), by a margin of 6-5.

With the triumph, Safford moves its record to 9-0 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Thatcher (Thatcher, AZ) to play the Eagles in a III Section II contest on Tuesday, March 20. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 1-5. Thatcher won 32-0 in their recent non-league contest against Pima (Pima, AZ)

In their next game, the Cowboys play the Benson Bobcats (Benson, AZ) in a III Section II contest, on Tuesday, March 20. Willcox will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Bobcats come into the contest with a 9-4 record after their 8-2 non-league loss to Estrella Foothills (Goodyear, AZ).