Cleveland Storm (Rio Rancho, NM) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Rio Rancho Rams (Rio Rancho, NM), 5-2 in a league challenge.

The Storm now own a 17-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Atrisco Heritage Academy for a 5A District 1 challenge on Friday, June 18. Cleveland will battle a Jaguars squad coming off a 12-2 league loss to Cibola (Albuquerque, NM). The Jaguars record now stands at 8-9.

With the loss, Rio Rancho falls to 14-5 on the campaign. The Rams host Volcano Vista (Albuquerque, NM) to battle the Hawks in a 5A District 1 challenge on Friday, June 18. The Hawks enter the challenge with a record of 10-7. Volcano Vista lost 7-2 in their recent league challenge against Cleveland (Rio Rancho, NM)