Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Yellowjackets now own a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they host Downey for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 15.

With the loss, Atwater falls to 1-8 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to El Capitan (Merced, CA) to battle the Gauchos in a Central California Conference challenge on Wednesday, March 13. The Gauchos enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. El Capitan lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Stone Ridge Christian (Merced, CA)