Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Connally Cadets (Waco, TX), 8-7 in a league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 17-13 record. They take the field next when they host Connally for a 4A Region III District 23 challenge on Friday, April 12. Gatesville will battle a Cadets squad coming off a 8-7 league loss to Gatesville (Gatesville, TX). The Cadets record now stands at 1-17.

With the loss, Connally falls to 1-17 on the campaign. The Cadets travel to Gatesville (Gatesville, TX) to battle the Hornets in a 4A Region III District 23 challenge on Friday, April 12. The Hornets enter the challenge with a record of 17-13. Gatesville won 8-7 in their recent league challenge against Connally (Waco, TX)