Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Highland Hawks (Gilbert, AZ), 4-1 in a league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they host Desert Ridge for a challenge on Thursday, April 11.

With the loss, Highland falls to 6-3 on the campaign. The Hawks host Desert Vista (Phoenix, AZ) to battle the Thunder in a challenge on Monday, April 1. The Thunder enter the challenge with a record of 1-1. Desert Vista lost 9-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Pinnacle (Phoenix, AZ)