In Thursday's non-league contest, the Cactus Shadows Falcons (Cave Creek, AZ) softball team held off the host Bel Air Highlanders (El Paso, TX), by a margin of 5-4.

With the triumph, Cactus Shadows moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Falcons travel to Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, AZ) to play the Lancers in a non-league contest on Friday, February 25. The Lancers come into the contest with a record of 3-0. Salpointe Catholic won 12-1 in their recent non-league contest against San Manuel (San Manuel, AZ)

In their next game, the Highlanders play the Estrella Foothills Wolves (Goodyear, AZ) in a non-league contest, on Friday, February 25. Bel Air will attempt to move on its 2-4 season record. The Wolves come into the contest with a 0-3 record after their 9-3 non-league loss to Eastwood (El Paso, TX).