Socorro Bulldogs (El Paso, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX), 17-3 in a league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 21-7 record. They take the field next when they host Eastlake for a 6A Region I District 1 challenge on Saturday, April 6. Socorro will battle a Falcons squad coming off a 11-6 league win over Americas (El Paso, TX). The Falcons record now stands at 15-14.

With the loss, Franklin falls to 11-20 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Montwood (El Paso, TX) to battle the Rams in a 6A Region I District 1 challenge on Saturday, April 6. The Rams enter the challenge with a record of 25-5. Montwood won 13-0 in their recent league challenge against Socorro (El Paso, TX)