The Melissa Cardinals the host Van Alstyne Panthers softball squad by a final score of 5-3 in Tuesday's league battle.

The Cardinals (21-4) will now prepare for their battle against Aubrey (Aubrey, TX). The Chaparrals go into the 4A Region II District 9 battle with a 17-6 record. In their last battle, Aubrey nudged Anna (Anna, TX), 15-0, in a league battle.

The Panthers now possess a 15-8 record. They play next when they travel to Celina for a 4A Region II District 9 battle on Friday, April 22. Van Alstyne will meet a Bobcats squad coming off a 4-3 league win over Sanger (Sanger, TX). The Bobcats record now stands at 10-5.