Banning Pilots (Wilmington, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Clovis Cougars (Clovis, CA), 9-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Pilots now sport a 3-3 record. They take the field next when they host Mission Viejo for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 7.

With the loss, Clovis falls to 1-5 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Trabuco Hills (Mission Viejo, CA) to face the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 8. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 5-4. Trabuco Hills won 9-1 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Mary's (Stockton, CA)