Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM), 11-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Rams now sport a 4-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Volcano Vista for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 18. Rio Rancho will face a Hawks squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Valley (Albuquerque, NM). The Hawks record now stands at 9-0.

With the loss, Cibola falls to 4-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Valley (Albuquerque, NM) to face the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 18. The Vikings enter the challenge with a record of 6-1. Valley lost 10-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Volcano Vista (Albuquerque, NM)