Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting East Bernard Brahmas (East Bernard, TX), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Gonzales for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 18. Columbus will battle a Apaches squad coming off a 13-3 non-league win over Smithville (Smithville, TX). The Apaches record now stands at 2-4.

With the loss, East Bernard falls to 4-1 on the campaign. The Brahmas travel to Lexington (Lexington, TX) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 18. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 3-0. Lexington won 12-2 in their recent non-league game against Smithville (Smithville, TX)