In Thursday's league contest, the Valley Union Blue Devils (Elfrida, AZ) softball team held off the visiting Duncan Wildkats (Duncan, AZ), by a margin of 9-8.

With the triumph, Valley Union moves its record to 8-5 on the year. The Blue Devils host Ray (Kearny, AZ) to play the Bearcats in a 1A South contest on Friday, April 14. The Bearcats come into the contest with a record of 14-6. Ray won 22-6 in their recent league contest against Baboquivari (Sells, AZ)

In their next game, the Wildkats play the Desert Christian Eagles (Tucson, AZ) in a 1A South contest, on Friday, April 14. Duncan will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Eagles come into the contest with a 9-8 record after their 23-11 non-league win over St. Augustine Catholic (Tucson, AZ).