Jal Panthers (Jal, NM) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Dexter Demons (Dexter, NM), 17-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Dexter for a 1A/2A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, April 9.

With the loss, Dexter falls to 0-8 on the campaign. The Demons travel to Loving (Loving, NM) to battle the Falcons in a 1A/2A District 3 challenge on Thursday, April 4. The Falcons enter the challenge with a record of 6-1. Loving won 8-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Non Varsity Opponent (, )