The La Quinta Blackhawks triumphed over the host Indio Rajahs softball squad by a count of 6-1 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Blackhawks meet the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Tuesday, April 15. La Quinta will attempt to upgrade on its 15-2 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 14-2 record after their 16-0 league win over Xavier Prep (Palm Desert, CA).

The Rajahs (10-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Yucca Valley (Yucca Valley, CA). The Trojans enter the Desert Valley challenge with a 7-6 record. In their last challenge, Yucca Valley was routed by Indio (Indio, CA), 15-1, in a league challenge.