Pearsall Mavericks (Pearsall, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting La Vernia Bears (La Vernia, TX), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Mavericks now sport a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Natalia for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 15.

With the loss, La Vernia falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Highlands (San Antonio, TX) to face the Owls in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 17. The Owls enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Highlands won 15-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Wagner (San Antonio, TX)