Jeannette Jayhawks (Jeannette, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host California Trojans (Coal Center, PA), 14-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Jayhawks now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Springdale for a WPIAL 1A 3 challenge on Tuesday, March 28.

With the loss, California falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Trojans host Mapletown (Greensboro, PA) to battle the Maples in a WPIAL 1A 2 challenge on Tuesday, March 28. The Maples enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Mapletown won 16-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Turkeyfoot Valley Area (Confluence, PA)