Eunice Cardinals (Eunice, NM) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Capitan Tigers (Capitan, NM), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mesilla Valley Christian for a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 10. Eunice will battle a Blazers squad coming off a 7-6 non-league win over Navajo Prep (Farmington, NM). The Blazers record now stands at 6-2.

With the loss, Capitan falls to 11-5 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Navajo Prep (Farmington, NM) to battle the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 10. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 1-2. Navajo Prep lost 7-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Mesilla Valley Christian (Las Cruces, NM)