East Haven Yellowjackets (East Haven, CT) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the visiting Branford Hornets (Branford, CT), 17-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Yellowjackets now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Trumbull for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 4.

With the loss, Branford falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Hornets host Law (Milford, CT) to face the Lawmen in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 5. The Lawmen enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Law won 12-1 in their recent non-league challenge against New Canaan (New Canaan, CT)