Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls (Carlsbad, NM) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Artesia Bulldogs (Artesia, NM), 7-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Carlsbad improves its record to 8-6 on the year. The Cavemen/Cavegirls host Clovis (Clovis, NM) to face the Wildcats in a 5A District 4 game on Tuesday, April 15. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 1-11.

The Bulldogs now hold a 8-6 record. They play next when they host Hobbs for a non-league game on Friday, April 11. Artesia will face a Eagles squad coming off a 11-10 non-league win over Carlsbad (Carlsbad, NM). The Eagles record now stands at 7-5.