California Grizzlies (San Ramon, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Dublin Gaels (Dublin, CA), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Grizzlies now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pinole Valley for a non-league challenge on Monday, March 29. California will battle a Spartans squad coming off a 4-0 league win over El Cerrito (El Cerrito, CA). The Spartans record now stands at 5-1.

With the loss, Dublin falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Gaels host Mt. Eden (Hayward, CA) to battle the Monarchs in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 9. The Monarchs enter the challenge with a record of 2-1.