Decatur Eagles (Decatur, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Whitesboro Bearcats (Whitesboro, TX), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Memorial for a non-league challenge on Friday, February 17. Decatur will face a Warriors squad coming off a 13-0 non-league win over Howe (Howe, TX). The Warriors record now stands at 1-2.

With the loss, Whitesboro falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Reedy (Frisco, TX) to face the Lions in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 17. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Reedy lost 5-4 in their recent non-league challenge against John Paul II (Plano, TX)