Rockport-Fulton Pirates (Rockport, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host King Panthers (Houston, TX), 7-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 14-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to La Porte for a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 5.

With the loss, King falls to 4-2 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Gonzales (Gonzales, TX) to battle the Apaches in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 4. The Apaches enter the challenge with a record of 7-4. Gonzales won 19-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Orange Grove (Orange Grove, TX)