Douglas Bulldogs (Douglas, AZ) supporters left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting ALA - Gilbert North Eagles (Gilbert, AZ), 11-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Douglas improves its record to 16-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host Rio Rico (Rio Rico, AZ) to play the Hawks in a 4A Gila game on Tuesday, April 8. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 3-10. Rio Rico lost 25-3 in their recent non-league game against Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ)

The Eagles now hold a 0-10 record. They play next when they travel to Eastmark for a 4A East Sky game on Tuesday, April 8. ALA - Gilbert North will play a Firebirds squad coming off a 12-2 league win over ALA - Queen Creek (Queen Creek, AZ). The Firebirds record now stands at 12-6.