Grace Community Cougars (Tyler, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Bishop Gorman Crusaders (Tyler, TX), 24-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 5-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wills Point for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. Grace Community will face a Tigers squad coming off a 7-0 non-league win over Spring Hill (Longview, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 4-5.

With the loss, Bishop Gorman falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Apple Springs (Apple Springs, TX) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 2. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 0-7. Apple Springs lost 12-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, )