Deer Valley Skyhawks (Glendale, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Peoria Panthers (Peoria, AZ), 8-5 in a league challenge.

The Skyhawks now own a 18-8 record. They take the field next when they host Peoria for a 4A West Valley challenge on Monday, April 24. Deer Valley will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 8-5 league loss to Deer Valley (Glendale, AZ). The Panthers record now stands at 11-13.

With the loss, Peoria falls to 11-13 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Deer Valley (Glendale, AZ) to battle the Skyhawks in a 4A West Valley challenge on Monday, April 24. The Skyhawks enter the challenge with a record of 18-8. Deer Valley won 8-5 in their recent league challenge against Peoria (Peoria, AZ)