Fruitvale Bobcats (Fruitvale, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting West Rusk Raiders (New London, TX), 6-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Bobcats now own a 4-3 record. They take the field next when they host Van for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 22. Fruitvale will face a Vandals squad coming off a 12-4 non-league win over Cross Roads (Malakoff, TX). The Vandals record now stands at 7-2.

With the loss, West Rusk falls to 1-4 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Apple Springs (Apple Springs, TX) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.