Yucaipa Thunderbirds (Yucaipa, CA) supporters left the game pleased Saturday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Carter Lions (Rialto, CA), 9-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Yucaipa improves its record to 6-3 on the year. The Thunderbirds travel to Schurr (Montebello, CA) to play the Spartans in a non-league game on Thursday, March 6. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 4-2. Schurr lost 3-2 in their recent non-league game against Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, CA)

The Lions now hold a 0-5 record. They play next when they host Apple Valley for a non-league game on Friday, March 14.