Socorro Bulldogs (El Paso, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX), 17-5 in a league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 6-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Eastwood for a 6A Region I District 1 challenge on Tuesday, March 16. Socorro will battle a Troopers squad coming off a 16-12 league win over Eastlake (El Paso, TX). The Troopers record now stands at 7-5.

With the loss, Franklin falls to 2-10 on the campaign. The Cougars host Coronado (El Paso, TX) to battle the Thunderbirds in a 6A Region I District 1 challenge on Tuesday, March 16. The Thunderbirds enter the challenge with a record of 0-9. Coronado lost 17-1 in their recent league challenge against Pebble Hills (El Paso, TX)