In Thursday's non-league contest, the visiting Sierra Timberwolves softball team scored a close 3-0 triumph over the Merced Bears.

With the triumph, Sierra moves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Timberwolves travel to Pitman (Turlock, CA) to play the Pride in a non-league contest on Saturday, March 6. The Pride come into the contest with a record of 0-0. Pitman 4-4 in their recent non-league contest against Sonora (Sonora, CA)

In their next game, the Bears play the Lathrop Spartans (Lathrop, CA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, March 6. Merced will attempt to move on its 0-3 season record. The Spartans come into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 10-0 non-league loss to Enochs (Modesto, CA).