Round Valley Elks (Eagar, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hopi Bruins (Keams Canyon, AZ), 1-0 in a league challenge.

The Elks now own a 18-5 record. They take the field next when they host St. Johns for a 2A North challenge on Friday, April 21. Round Valley will face a Redskins squad coming off a 9-7 non-league loss to Chinle (Chinle, AZ). The Redskins record now stands at 13-11.

With the loss, Hopi falls to 5-9 on the campaign. The Bruins host San Carlos (San Carlos, AZ) to face the Braves in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 19. The Braves enter the challenge with a record of 2-9.