Bullard Knights (Fresno, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Liberty Hawks (Madera, CA), 4-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Knights now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Dinuba for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 21. Bullard will battle a Emperors squad coming off a 4-3 non-league win over Reedley (Reedley, CA). The Emperors record now stands at 1-0.

With the loss, Liberty falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Stockdale (Bakersfield, CA) to battle the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 1. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.