Turlock Bulldogs (Turlock, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA), 8-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 16-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Manteca for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 23. Turlock will battle a Buffaloes squad coming off a 0-0 non-league Enochs (Modesto, CA). The Buffaloes record now stands at 14-4.

With the loss, Escalon falls to 11-8 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to East Union (Manteca, CA) to battle the Lancers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 23. The Lancers enter the challenge with a record of 8-6. East Union 5-5 in their recent non-league challenge against Bella Vista (Fair Oaks, CA)