Gering Bulldogs (Gering, NE) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Alliance Bulldogs (Alliance, NE), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 14-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ralston for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 19. Gering will battle a Rams squad coming off a 7-1 league loss to Skutt Catholic (Omaha, NE). The Rams record now stands at 10-5.

With the loss, Alliance falls to 1-17 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Scottsbluff (Scottsbluff, NE) to battle the Bearcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 19. The Bearcats enter the challenge with a record of 6-11.