Temple Tigers (Temple, OK) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Alex Longhorns (Alex, OK), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Tigers now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Rush Springs for a non-league challenge on Monday, August 15.

With the loss, Alex falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Longhorns travel to Ninnekah (Ninnekah, OK) to battle the Owls in a Class A challenge on Monday, August 15. The Owls enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Ninnekah won 15-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Santa Fe South (Oklahoma City, OK)