Hemet Bulldogs (Hemet, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Redlands East Valley Wildcats (Redlands, CA), 7-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Etiwanda for a non-league challenge on Monday, February 27. Hemet will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 10-9 non-league loss to Redlands (Redlands, CA). The Eagles record now stands at 5-3.

With the loss, Redlands East Valley falls to 1-7 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Carter (Rialto, CA) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 27. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 2-7. Carter lost 16-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Poly (Riverside, CA)