Zuni Thunderbirds (Zuni, NM) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Newcomb Skyhawks (Newcomb, NM), 14-12 in a league game.

With the triumph, Zuni improves its record to 5-16 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Navajo Prep (Farmington, NM) to face the Eagles in a 3A District 1 game on Thursday, May 1. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 16-5. Navajo Prep won 17-2 in their recent league game against Thoreau (Thoreau, NM)

The Skyhawks now hold a 6-17 record. They play next when they host Shiprock for a non-league game on Wednesday, April 30. Newcomb will face a Chieftains squad coming off a 17-2 non-league loss to Bernalillo (Bernalillo, NM). The Chieftains record now stands at 6-16.