Desert Mirage (Thermal, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Calexico Bulldogs (Calexico, CA), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The now own a 10-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Big Bear for a De Anza challenge on Wednesday, May 6. Desert Mirage will battle a Bears squad coming off a 19-1 league win over Desert Hot Springs (Desert Hot Springs, CA). The Bears record now stands at 10-11.

With the loss, Calexico falls to 6-11 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Southwest (El Centro, CA) to battle the Eagles in a Imperial Valley challenge on Tuesday, May 5. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 8-5. Southwest lost 3-2 in their recent league challenge against Palo Verde Valley (Blythe, CA)