Veterans Memorial Chargers (Brownsville, TX) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad topple the visiting Hidalgo Pirates (Hidalgo, TX), 19-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Veterans Memorial improves its record to 7-11 on the year. The Chargers host Harlingen (Harlingen, TX) to play the Cardinals in a 6A Region IV District 32 game on Tuesday, March 18. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 10-8. Harlingen won 11-1 in their recent non-league game against Valley View (Pharr, TX)

The Pirates now hold a 0-7 record. They play next when they travel to Grulla for a 4A Region IV District 32 game on Tuesday, March 18. Hidalgo will play a Gators team coming off a 8-3 league loss to Valley View (Pharr, TX). The Gators record now stands at 0-7.