Vernon Yellowjackets (Vernon, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Poplar Springs Atomics (Graceville, FL), 17-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Yellowjackets now own a 12-6 record. They take the field next when they host FAMU DRS for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18. Vernon will battle a Baby Rattlers squad coming off a 15-0 non-league loss to Wakulla Christian School (Crawfordville, FL). The Baby Rattlers record now stands at 6-8.

With the loss, Poplar Springs falls to 1-11 on the campaign. The Atomics travel to Graceville (Graceville, FL) to battle the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18. The Tigers enter the challenge with a record of 2-5. Graceville lost 18-17 in their recent league challenge against Malone (Malone, FL)