Marfa Shorthorns (Marfa, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Van Horn Eagles (Van Horn, TX), 22-21 in a league challenge.

The Shorthorns now own a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they host Van Horn for a 2A Region I District 5 challenge on Monday, April 22. Marfa will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 16-0 league win over Anthony (Anthony, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 6-5.

With the loss, Van Horn falls to 7-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Marfa (Marfa, TX) to battle the Shorthorns in a 2A Region I District 5 challenge on Monday, April 22. The Shorthorns enter the challenge with a record of 0-2.