Hooks Hornets (Hooks, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Beckville Bearcats (Beckville, TX), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 4-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Gilmer for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 27. Hooks will battle a Buckeyes squad coming off a 5-2 non-league win over Pine Tree (Longview, TX). The Buckeyes record now stands at 4-3.

With the loss, Beckville falls to 6-2 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, TX) to battle the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 26. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 1-1. Mt. Vernon lost 2-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Pittsburg (Pittsburg, TX)