Crestview Bulldogs (Crestview, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Baker Gators (Baker, FL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fort Walton Beach for a 5A District 2 challenge on Thursday, February 25. Crestview will battle a Vikings squad coming off a 9-8 league loss to Niceville (Niceville, FL). The Vikings record now stands at 4-1.

With the loss, Baker falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Gators host South Walton (Santa Rosa Beach, FL) to battle the Seahawks in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 25. The Seahawks enter the challenge with a record of 2-0. South Walton won 11-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Freeport (Freeport, FL)