Arvin Bears (Arvin, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Shafter Generals (Shafter, CA), 15-11 in a non-league challenge.

The Bears now own a 1-13 record. They take the field next when they host Independence for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 9. Arvin will battle a Falcons squad coming off a 16-4 league win over East Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA). The Falcons record now stands at 4-9.

With the loss, Shafter falls to 6-9 on the campaign. The Generals host Chavez (Delano, CA) to battle the Titans in a South Sequoia challenge on Friday, April 15. The Titans enter the challenge with a record of 9-6. Chavez won 21-0 in their recent league challenge against Kennedy (Delano, CA)