Dublin Gaels (Dublin, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Alameda Hornets (Alameda, CA), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Gaels now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Arroyo for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. Dublin will battle a Dons squad coming off a 3-1 non-league loss to California (San Ramon, CA). The Dons record now stands at 0-3.

With the loss, Alameda falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Hornets host Foothill (Pleasanton, CA) to battle the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 29. The Falcons enter the challenge with a record of 3-0. Foothill won 10-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, CA)