The Merced Bears the host Atwater Falcons softball squad by a count of 2-0 in Wednesday's league challenge.

Next, the Bears meet the Los Banos Tigers (Los Banos, CA) in a challenge, on Thursday, April 10. Merced will attempt to upgrade on its 16-3 season record. The Tigers go into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 24-16 league win over Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA).

The Falcons (13-5) will now prepare for their challenge against El Capitan (Merced, CA). The Gauchos go into the challenge with a 0-6 record. In their last challenge, El Capitan by Merced (Merced, CA), 21-6, in a league challenge.