Gadsden Panthers (Anthony, NM) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Belen Eagles (Belen, NM), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mayfield for a 6A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, March 31. Gadsden will face a Trojans squad coming off a 9-4 non-league win over Robertson (Las Vegas, NM). The Trojans record now stands at 5-9.

With the loss, Belen falls to 5-10 on the campaign. The Eagles host Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa, NM) to face the Desert Warriors in a 5A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, March 31. The Desert Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 2-13. Santa Teresa won 9-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Loretto (El Paso, TX)