Heppner/Ione Mustangs (Heppner, OR) backers left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Nyssa Bulldogs (Nyssa, OR), 8-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Heppner/Ione upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Mustangs host Oakland (Oakland, OR) to play the Oakers in a non-league game on Tuesday, March 25. The Oakers enter the game with a record of 1-0.

The Bulldogs now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Tillamook for a non-league game on Monday, March 24.