Mica Mountain Thunderbolts (Tucson, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions (Tucson, AZ), 5-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Thunderbolts now own a 15-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sahuarita for a 4A Gila challenge on Thursday, April 11. Mica Mountain will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 14-3 non-league win over Thatcher (Thatcher, AZ). The Mustangs record now stands at 20-5.

With the loss, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy falls to 9-6 on the campaign. The Lions host Sabino (Tucson, AZ) to face the Sabercats in a 3A South challenge on Friday, April 12. The Sabercats enter the challenge with a record of 17-5. Sabino lost 6-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Valley Christian (Chandler, AZ)