Del Valle Conquistadores (El Paso, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Conquistadores now own a 6-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Parkland for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 3. Del Valle will battle a Matadors squad coming off a 13-2 non-league win over Andress (El Paso, TX). The Matadors record now stands at 7-3.

With the loss, Franklin falls to 4-13 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Americas (El Paso, TX) to battle the Trail Blazers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 3. The Trail Blazers enter the challenge with a record of 4-2. Americas won 14-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Ysleta (El Paso, TX)