Liberty Hawks (Madera, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Dinuba Emperors (Dinuba, CA), 11-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Hawks now hold a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Central for a non-league game on Monday, March 4. Liberty will clash with a Grizzlies team coming off a 2-0 non-league win over Stockdale (Bakersfield, CA). The Grizzlies record now stands at 2-1.

In their next game, the Emperors clash with the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears (Hanford, CA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 29. Dinuba will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Golden Bears come into the game with a 0-2 record after their 12-6 non-league loss to Sanger West (Fresno, CA).