Shepherd Pirates (Shepherd, TX) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad topple the host Tarkington Longhorns (Cleveland, TX), 16-3 in a league game.

With the triumph, Shepherd improves its record to 22-6 on the year. The Pirates host Hamshire-Fannett (Hamshire, TX) to face the Longhorns in a 4A Region III District 19 game on Tuesday, April 8. The Longhorns enter the game with a record of 14-15. Hamshire-Fannett lost 6-1 in their recent league game against Hardin-Jefferson (Sour Lake, TX)

The Longhorns now hold a 2-18 record. They play next when they travel to Hamshire-Fannett for a 4A Region III District 19 game on Friday, April 11.