Franklin Lions (Franklin, TX) supporters left the game pleased Wednesday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX), 14-6 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Franklin improves its record to 15-2 on the year. The Lions travel to Thrall (Thrall, TX) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region III District 17 game on Thursday, March 13. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 8-8. Thrall lost 4-1 in their recent league game against Franklin (Franklin, TX)

The Hornets now hold a 13-6 record. They play next when they host McGregor for a non-league game on Thursday, March 13. Gatesville will play a Bulldogs squad coming off a 23-1 non-league win over Connally (Waco, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 14-1.