Downey Vikings (Downey, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Walnut Mustangs (Walnut, CA), 17-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Vikings now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lakewood for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27.

With the loss, Walnut falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Sunny Hills (Fullerton, CA) to battle the Lancers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27. The Lancers enter the challenge with a record of 2-0. Sunny Hills won 11-4 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs, CA)