Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Tidehaven Tigers (El Maton, TX), 8-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Columbus improves its record to 13-5 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Yoakum (Yoakum, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Region IV District 25 game on Tuesday, March 25. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 5-5.

The Tigers now hold a 14-9 record. They play next when they travel to Hallettsville for a 3A Region IV District 25 game on Tuesday, March 25. Tidehaven will play a Brahmas squad coming off a 6-3 league loss to Industrial (Vanderbilt, TX). The Brahmas record now stands at 15-3.