The Gooding Senators the host Declo Hornets softball squad by a final score of 9-6 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Senators (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Kuna (Kuna, ID). The Kavemen go into the non-league battle with a 0-0 record.

The Hornets now possess a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Malad for a non-league battle on Thursday, April 4.

Gooding Senators Varsity Clinches Lead In Fifth Inning To Defeat Declo Gooding Senators Varsity snatched the lead late in the game in an 8-6 victory over Declo on Thursday. The game was tied at five with Gooding Senators Varsity batting in the top of the fifth when an error scored one run for Gooding Senators Varsity. Gooding Senators Varsity earned the victory despite allowing Declo to score four runs in the third inning. In the first inning, Gooding Senators Varsity got their offense started when Alx Roe singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run. In the bottom of the third inning, Declo tied things up at five when #17 drew a walk, scoring one run. Gooding Senators Varsity scored three runs in the third inning. Gooding Senators Varsity's big inning was driven by a triple by Reece Fleming, a single by Jamie Carter, and an error on a ball put in play by Cassidy Weaver. Kassie Adkinson lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and six runs, striking out 11.