Franklin Lions (Franklin, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hutto Hippos (Hutto, TX), 11-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Del Valle for a non-league challenge on Friday, February 16.

With the loss, Hutto falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Hippos travel to Willis (Willis, TX) to battle the Wildkats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Wildkats enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Willis lost 16-15 in their recent league challenge against New Caney (New Caney, TX)