In Thursday's non-league test, the Cibola Cougars (Albuquerque, NM) softball squad the visiting Albuquerque Bulldogs (Albuquerque, NM), by a count of 5-2.

Next, the Cougars meet the Sandia Matadors (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, March 21. Cibola will attempt to upgrade on its 9-0 season record. The Matadors enter the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 18-7 non-league win over Los Alamos (Los Alamos, NM).

The Bulldogs (5-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Cleveland (Rio Rancho, NM). The Storm enter the non-league challenge with a 5-4 record. In their last challenge, Cleveland edged Valley (Albuquerque, NM), 16-1, in a non-league challenge.