Minico Spartans (Rupert, ID) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Burley Bobcats (Burley, ID), 8-7 in a league challenge.

The Spartans now own a 3-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Burley for a 4A Great Basin - West challenge on Thursday, April 27. Minico will battle a Bobcats squad coming off a 10-7 league win over Canyon Ridge (Twin Falls, ID). The Bobcats record now stands at 9-7.

With the loss, Burley falls to 10-8 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Minico (Rupert, ID) to battle the Spartans in a 4A Great Basin - West challenge on Thursday, April 27. The Spartans enter the challenge with a record of 2-12. Minico lost 11-6 in their recent league challenge against Twin Falls (Twin Falls, ID)