Dos Palos Broncos (Dos Palos, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA), 6-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Broncos now own a 5-4 record. They take the field next when they host Coalinga for a West Sierra challenge on Tuesday, March 29.

With the loss, Hilmar falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Escalon (Escalon, CA) to battle the Cougars in a Trans Valley League challenge on Tuesday, March 29. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 8-5. Escalon lost 3-1 in their recent league challenge against Hughson (Hughson, CA)