Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Parkway West HOYAS (Philadelphia, PA), 14-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Frankford for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18.

With the loss, Parkway West falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Hoyas travel to High School of the Future (Philadelphia, PA) to battle the in a challenge on Monday, April 8. The enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. High School of the Future lost 15-0 in their recent league challenge against Simon Gratz (Philadelphia, PA)