Lopez Lobos (Brownsville, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting La Villa Cardinals (La Villa, TX), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Lobos now own a 6-3 record. They take the field next when they host Rowe for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 23. Lopez will battle a Warriors squad coming off a 10-0 league loss to McAllen (McAllen, TX). The Warriors record now stands at 1-3.

With the loss, La Villa falls to 0-4 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Vela (Edinburg, TX) to battle the Sabercats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 23. The Sabercats enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.