The Delta Panthers routed the host Cedaredge Bruins softball squad by a final score of 13-5 in Thursday's league battle.

The Panthers (7-7) will now prepare for their battle against Montezuma-Cortez (Cortez, CO). The Panthers go into the 3A District 5 challenge with a 3-8 record. In their last challenge, Montezuma-Cortez was routed by Meeker (Meeker, CO), 10-6, in a league challenge.

With the loss, Cedaredge falls to 10-5 on the campaign. The Bruins travel to Palisade (Palisade, CO) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, October 1. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 6-12. Palisade lost 17-14 in their recent league challenge against Eagle Valley (Gypsum, CO)