Bullard Panthers (Bullard, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Carthage Bulldogs (Carthage, TX), 9-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Rains for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27.

With the loss, Carthage falls to 6-2 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Redwater (Redwater, TX) to battle the Dragons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 22. The Dragons enter the challenge with a record of 4-4. Redwater lost 10-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Marshall (Marshall, TX)