Newton Eagles (Newton, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Martinsville Pirates (Martinsville, TX), 16-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they host Pollok Central for a 3A Region III District 21 challenge on Tuesday, February 27.

With the loss, Martinsville falls to 2-1 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Wells (Wells, TX) to battle the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 26. The Pirates enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.