New Iberia Yellowjackets (New Iberia, LA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bunkie Panthers (Bunkie, LA), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Yellowjackets now own a 4-4 record. They take the field next when they host Catholic of Pointe Coupee for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27. New Iberia will battle a Hornets squad coming off a 8-0 non-league win over David Thibodaux (Lafayette, LA). The Hornets record now stands at 7-2.

With the loss, Bunkie falls to 4-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Avoyelles Charter (Mansura, LA) to battle the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 27. The Vikings enter the challenge with a record of 0-4. Avoyelles Charter lost 14-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Pine Prairie (Pine Prairie, LA)