Bernalillo Spartans (Bernalillo, NM) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Grants Pirates (Grants, NM), 9-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Bernalillo upgrades its record to 1-1 on the year. The Spartans host Pojoaque Valley (Pojoaque, NM) to confront the Elks/Elkettes in a non-league match on Monday, March 16. The Elks/Elkettes come into the match with a record of 2-2. Pojoaque Valley lost 22-3 in their recent non-league match against Capital (Santa Fe, NM)

In their next game, the Pirates confront the Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM) in a non-league match, on Monday, March 16. Grants will attempt to better on its 4-4 season record.