Emerson Mavericks (McKinney, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Trenton Tigers (Trenton, TX), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Mavericks now own a 10-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Caddo Mills for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 1.

With the loss, Trenton falls to 1-6 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Cooper (Cooper, TX) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 2. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a record of 1-3. Cooper won 5-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Honey Grove (Honey Grove, TX)