Brantley Bulldogs (Brantley, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Ashford Yellowjackets (Ashford, AL), 8-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 4-3 record. They take the field next when they host Pike Liberal Arts for a non-league challenge on Monday, March 11. Brantley will face a Patriots squad coming off a 18-0 league win over Highland Home (Highland Home, AL). The Patriots record now stands at 3-3.

With the loss, Ashford falls to 3-9 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to Eufaula (Eufaula, AL) to face the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 8. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 5-7. Eufaula won 3-2 in their recent league challenge against Carroll (Ozark, AL)