Shepherd Pirates (Shepherd, TX) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host MacArthur Generals (Houston, TX), 8-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Shepherd improves its record to 4-0 on the year. The Pirates travel to Huntsville (Huntsville, TX) to face the Hornets in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 11. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 1-0.

The Generals now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Cypress Lakes for a non-league game on Tuesday, February 11.