Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Benjamin Franklin Chargers (Queen Creek, AZ), 12-11 in a league challenge.

The Gophers now own a 12-9 record. They take the field next when they host American Leadership Academy - Anthem South for a 3A South Central challenge on Wednesday, April 19. Florence will battle a Titans squad coming off a 26-0 league loss to Globe (Globe, AZ). The Titans record now stands at 0-15.

With the loss, Benjamin Franklin falls to 13-10 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Valley Christian (Chandler, AZ) to battle the Trojans in a 3A South Central challenge on Wednesday, April 19. The Trojans enter the challenge with a record of 12-1. Valley Christian won 22-4 in their recent league challenge against San Tan Foothills (Queen Creek, AZ)