Pitman Pride (Turlock, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA), 6-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Pride now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host McNair for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 6. Pitman will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 12-2 non-league loss to Lathrop (Lathrop, CA). The Eagles record now stands at 1-3.

With the loss, Hilmar falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to Gustine (Gustine, CA) to battle the Reds in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 6. The Reds enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Gustine won 16-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Pacheco (Los Banos, CA)