Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Liberty Hawks (Madera, CA), 6-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Falcons now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Buchanan for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 3. Independence will battle a Bears squad coming off a 3-2 non-league win over Arroyo Grande (Arroyo Grande, CA). The Bears record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Liberty falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Hawks host Clovis West (Fresno, CA) to battle the Golden Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 4. The Golden Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Clovis West won 9-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Atwater (Atwater, CA)