Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators (Hawthorne, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Animo Leadership Aztec Eagles (Inglewood, CA), 20-19 in a league challenge.

The The Aviators now own a 8-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Compton Early College for a Mulholland challenge on Monday, April 8. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will battle a Rising Phoenix squad coming off a 3-1 league win over Environmental Charter (Lawndale, CA). The Rising Phoenix record now stands at 3-3.

With the loss, Animo Leadership falls to 2-5 on the campaign. The Aztec eagles travel to Environmental Charter (Lawndale, CA) to battle the White Tigers in a Mulholland challenge on Tuesday, April 2. The White Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 0-4. Environmental Charter lost 19-7 in their recent league challenge against Lennox Academy (Lennox, CA)