Van Vandals (Van, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host New Diana Eagles (Diana, TX), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Vandals now sport a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Granbury for a non-league challenge on Friday, February 16. Van will face a Pirates squad coming off a 7-1 non-league loss to Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, TX). The Pirates record now stands at 2-1.

With the loss, New Diana falls to 1-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Rowlett (Rowlett, TX) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 17. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 4-3. Rowlett won 13-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Waxahachie (Waxahachie, TX)