Willows Honkers (Willows, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hamilton Braves (Hamilton City, CA), 6-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Honkers now own a 6-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lassen for a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 14. Willows will battle a Grizzlies squad coming off a 4-3 non-league win over Corning (Corning, CA). The Grizzlies record now stands at 3-0.

In their next game, the Braves clash with the Fall River Bulldogs (McArthur, CA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, March 17. Hamilton will attempt to move on its 0-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the game with a 6-2 record after their 6-1 non-league loss to Etna (Etna, CA).