Gering Bulldogs (Gering, NE) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Alliance Bulldogs (Alliance, NE), 6-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now sport a 13-12 record.

With the loss, Alliance falls to 8-12 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Chadron (Chadron, NE) to face the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Saturday, October 1. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 12-12. Chadron won 7-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Scottsbluff (Scottsbluff, NE)