San Luis Sidewinders (San Luis, AZ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Valley Vista Monsoon (Surprise, AZ), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Sidewinders now sport a 4-5 record. They take the field next when they host Maryvale for a non-league challenge on Monday, March 27. San Luis will face a Panthers squad coming off a 16-5 non-league loss to Valley Vista (Surprise, AZ). The Panthers record now stands at 1-6.

With the loss, Valley Vista falls to 3-8 on the campaign. The Monsoon travel to Tolleson (Tolleson, AZ) to face the Wolverines in a 6A West Valley challenge on Tuesday, March 28. The Wolverines enter the challenge with a record of 9-6. Tolleson lost 3-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Casteel (Queen Creek, AZ)