The Butte Bulldogs routed the visiting Bozeman Hawks softball squad by a final score of 15-5 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (5-11) will now prepare for their battle against Flathead (Kalispell, MT). The Braves/Bravettes go into the AA Western battle with a 5-11 record. In their last battle, Flathead topped Hellgate (Missoula, MT), 24-5, in a league battle.

The Hawks now possess a 0-15 record. They play next when they host Billings West for a AA Eastern battle on Saturday, May 8. Bozeman will meet a Golden Bears squad coming off a 11-1 league win over Skyview (Billings, MT). The Golden Bears record now stands at 11-3.