Hardin-Jefferson Hawks (Sour Lake, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Splendora Wildcats (Splendora, TX), 7-5 in a league challenge.

The Hawks now own a 3-5 record. They take the field next when they host Liberty for a 4A Region III District 21 challenge on Friday, April 1. Hardin-Jefferson will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 20-3 league win over Splendora (Splendora, TX). The Panthers record now stands at 20-3.

With the loss, Splendora falls to 3-10 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Liberty (Liberty, TX) to battle the Panthers in a 4A Region III District 21 challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 19-3. Liberty won 13-3 in their recent league challenge against Shepherd (Shepherd, TX)