Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hudson Hornets (Lufkin, TX), 2-1 in a league challenge.

The Eagles now sport a 16-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hudson for a 4A Region III District 17 challenge on Friday, April 22. Rusk will face a Hornets squad coming off a 2-1 league loss to Rusk (Rusk, TX). The Hornets record now stands at 15-11.

With the loss, Hudson falls to 15-11 on the campaign. The Hornets host Rusk (Rusk, TX) to face the Eagles in a 4A Region III District 17 challenge on Friday, April 22. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 16-13. Rusk won 2-1 in their recent league challenge against Hudson (Lufkin, TX)