Palmer Bulldogs (Palmer, TX) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX), 7-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now sport a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Granbury for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 1. Palmer will face a Pirates squad coming off a 15-7 non-league loss to Waxahachie (Waxahachie, TX). The Pirates record now stands at 3-6.

With the loss, Italy falls to 8-6 on the campaign. The Gladiators host Cedar Hill (Cedar Hill, TX) to face the Longhorns in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 1. The Longhorns enter the challenge with a record of 0-8. Cedar Hill 12-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Nolan Catholic (Fort Worth, TX)