The Merced Bears routed the host Ceres Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 7-0 in Wednesday's non-league battle.
The Bears (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against Atwater (Atwater, CA). The Falcons go into the Central California Conference battle with a 4-0 record.
The Bulldogs now sport a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Patterson for a non-league battle on Monday, April 12.