Salado Eagles (Salado, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the host La Vega Pirates (Waco, TX), 16-3 in a league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 18-10 record. They take the field next when they host Connally for a 4A Region III District 23 challenge on Thursday, April 6. Salado will battle a Cadets squad coming off a 4-3 league win over China Spring (China Spring, TX). The Cadets record now stands at 10-13.

With the loss, La Vega falls to 9-13 on the campaign. The Pirates host Robinson (Robinson, TX) to battle the Rockets in a 4A Region III District 23 challenge on Thursday, April 6. The Rockets enter the challenge with a record of 21-7. Robinson won 1-0 in their recent league challenge against Gatesville (Gatesville, TX)