Prescott Badgers (Prescott, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Deer Valley Skyhawks (Glendale, AZ), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Badgers now own a 7-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sahuarita for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 8. Prescott will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 16-0 non-league win over Safford (Safford, AZ). The Mustangs record now stands at 3-2.

With the loss, Deer Valley falls to 5-5 on the campaign. The Skyhawks host Saguaro (Scottsdale, AZ) to face the Sabercats in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 6. The Sabercats enter the challenge with a record of 4-3. Saguaro won 10-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Mohave (Bullhead City, AZ)