Pioneer Diamondbacks (Mission, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Economedes Jaguars (Edinburg, TX), 18-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Diamondbacks now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pharr-San Juan-Alamo for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 15.

With the loss, Economedes falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Jaguars travel to Hidalgo (Hidalgo, TX) to battle the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Pirates enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Hidalgo lost 8-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Valley View (Pharr, TX)