The Grants Pirates triumphed over the visiting Highland Hornets softball squad by a count of 15-0 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Pirates meet the Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) in a 4A District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, April 29. Grants will attempt to upgrade on its 14-9 season record.

The Hornets (2-21) will now prepare for their challenge against Valencia (Los Lunas, NM). The Jaguars enter the 4A District 5 challenge with a 7-13 record. In their last challenge, Valencia overcame St. Pius X (Albuquerque, NM), 13-12, in a league challenge.