Thoreau Hawks (Thoreau, NM) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM), 16-12 in a league game.

With the triumph, Thoreau improves its record to 2-9 on the year. The Hawks host Newcomb (Newcomb, NM) to play the Skyhawks in a 3A District 1 game on Tuesday, April 14. The Skyhawks enter the game with a record of 3-11. Newcomb lost 23-7 in their recent non-league game against Rehoboth Christian (Rehoboth, NM)

The Skyhawks now hold a 3-12 record. They play next when they travel to Thoreau for a 3A District 1 game on Tuesday, April 14. Newcomb will play a Hawks squad coming off a 8-7 non-league loss to McCurdy (Espanola, NM). The Hawks record now stands at 1-9.