Gilmer Buckeyes (Gilmer, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hughes Springs Mustangs (Hughes Springs, TX), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Buckeyes now sport a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mount Vernon for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 15.

With the loss, Hughes Springs falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Elysian Fields (Elysian Fields, TX) to face the Yellowjackets in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Yellowjackets enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Elysian Fields lost 20-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Beckville (Beckville, TX)