Americas Trail Blazers (El Paso, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Catalina Foothills Falcons (Tucson, AZ), 4-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Trail Blazers now own a 5-7 record. They take the field next when they host Franklin for a 6A Region I District 1 challenge on Tuesday, February 28. Americas will battle a Cougars squad coming off a 6-1 non-league win over San Elizario (San Elizario, TX). The Cougars record now stands at 3-6.

With the loss, Catalina Foothills falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Falcons host Walden Grove (Sahuarita, AZ) to battle the Red Wolves in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 27. The Red Wolves enter the challenge with a record of 1-2. Walden Grove won 8-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Americas (El Paso, TX)