Elizabeth Cardinals (Elizabeth, CO) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Berthoud Spartans (Berthoud, CO), 16-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now own a 14-4 record. They take the field next when they host Sierra for a 4A/3A CSML North challenge on Tuesday, September 27. Elizabeth will battle a Stallions squad coming off a 14-3 non-league loss to Gunnison (Gunnison, CO). The Stallions record now stands at 9-9.

With the loss, Berthoud falls to 10-8 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Lyons (Lyons, CO) to battle the Lions in a 3A/4A Patriot challenge on Tuesday, September 27. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 8-7. Lyons won 8-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Jefferson (Edgewater, CO)