Hallsville Bobcats (Hallsville, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Texas Tigers (Texarkana, TX), 8-3 in a league challenge.

The Bobcats now own a 11-5 record. They take the field next when they host Marshall for a 5A Region II District 15 challenge on Friday, March 25. Hallsville will battle a Mavericks squad coming off a 6-1 league loss to Sulphur Springs (Sulphur Springs, TX). The Mavericks record now stands at 9-12.

With the loss, Texas falls to 8-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, TX) to battle the Tigers in a 5A Region II District 15 challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 13-5.