Downey Knights (Modesto, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Gustine Redskins (Gustine, CA), 10-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Knights now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Hilmar for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 29.

With the loss, Gustine falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Redskins travel to Livingston (Livingston, CA) to battle the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 1. The Wolves enter the challenge with a record of 2-0. Livingston won 4-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Mariposa County (Mariposa, CA)