Ray Bearcats (Kearny, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Benjamin Franklin Chargers (Queen Creek, AZ), 6-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Bearcats now own a 12-4 record. They take the field next when they host Pima for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 25. Ray will battle a Roughriders squad coming off a 15-0 non-league win over Fort Thomas (Fort Thomas, AZ). The Roughriders record now stands at 4-9.

With the loss, Benjamin Franklin falls to 4-10 on the campaign. The Chargers host American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North (Gilbert, AZ) to battle the Eagles in a 3A Metro challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 5-3. American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North won 13-8 in their recent league challenge against Arizona College Prep (Chandler, AZ)