The Gering Bulldogs nipped the host Alliance Bulldogs softball squad by a final score of 12-11 in Saturday's non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (7-5) will now prepare for their battle against McCook (McCook, NE). The Bison go into the non-league contest with a 6-4 record. In their last contest, McCook nipped Holdrege (Holdrege, NE), 11-3, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the North Platte Bulldogs (North Platte, NE) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 5. Alliance will attempt to move on its 0-8 season record. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a 5-7 record after their 13-0 non-league loss to Lincoln East (Lincoln, NE).