Raton Tigers (Raton, NM) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Santa Fe Demons (Santa Fe, NM), 14-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 3-14 record. They take the field next when they host St. Michael's for a 3A District 2 challenge on Friday, April 21. Raton will battle a Horsemen squad coming off a 8-7 non-league loss to Pojoaque Valley (Pojoaque, NM). The Horsemen record now stands at 6-15.

With the loss, Santa Fe drops to 4-17 on the year. The Demons host Capital (Santa Fe, NM) to clash with the Jaguars in a 5A District 5 game on Saturday, April 22. The Jaguars come into the game with a record of 14-4. Capital won 13-5 in their recent league game against Los Lunas (Los Lunas, NM)