Caldwell Hornets (Caldwell, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Giddings Buffaloes (Giddings, TX), 10-9 in a league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 7-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Smithville for a 4A Region III District 22 challenge on Friday, March 22. Caldwell will face a Tigers squad coming off a 7-4 league loss to La Grange (La Grange, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 10-6.

With the loss, Giddings falls to 6-8 on the campaign. The Buffaloes host Manor New Tech (Manor, TX) to face the in a 4A Region III District 22 challenge on Friday, March 22. The enter the challenge with a record of 2-18. Manor New Tech lost 11-0 in their recent league challenge against Taylor (Taylor, TX)