Dawson Bulldogs (Dawson, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Keene Chargers (Keene, TX), 13-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Riesel for a non-league challenge on Friday, February 17. Dawson will battle a Indians squad coming off a 1-0 non-league loss to Groesbeck (Groesbeck, TX). The Indians record now stands at 0-1.

With the loss, Keene falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Chargers host Maypearl (Maypearl, TX) to battle the Panthers in a 3A Region III District 17 challenge on Tuesday, March 14. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 0-2.