Harlingen Cardinals (Harlingen, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Lyford Bulldogs (Lyford, TX), 6-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now own a 9-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to La Grange for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. Harlingen will battle a Leopards squad coming off a 4-2 non-league loss to East Bernard (East Bernard, TX). The Leopards record now stands at 0-7.

With the loss, Lyford falls to 3-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Laredo LBJ (Laredo, TX) to battle the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. The Wolves enter the challenge with a record of 5-6. Laredo LBJ lost 5-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Medina Valley (Castroville, TX)