Bryan Vikings (Bryan, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Rudder Rangers (Bryan, TX), 7-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Vikings now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host East View for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 16. Bryan will face a Patriots squad coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Salado (Salado, TX). The Patriots record now stands at 0-1.

With the loss, Rudder falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Rangers host Arlington (Arlington, TX) to face the Colts in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 16. The Colts enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.