Ashford Yellowjackets (Ashford, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Escambia Gators (Pensacola, FL), 12-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Yellowjackets now own a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Tate for a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 5. Ashford will battle a Aggies squad coming off a 9-5 non-league loss to Opp (Opp, AL). The Aggies record now stands at 2-2.

With the loss, Escambia falls to 0-5 on the campaign. The Gators travel to Vernon (Vernon, FL) to battle the Yellowjackets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 5. The Yellowjackets enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Vernon won 8-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Blountstown (Blountstown, FL)