Jefferson Bulldogs (Jefferson, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Harleton Wildcats (Harleton, TX), 3-2 in a league challenge.

The Bulldogs now own a 6-7 record. They take the field next when they host Elysian Fields for a 3A Region II District 16 challenge on Tuesday, March 20. Jefferson will battle a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 11-1 league loss to New Diana (Diana, TX). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 7-7.

With the loss, Harleton falls to 0-6 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Beckville (Beckville, TX) to battle the Bearcats in a 3A Region II District 16 challenge on Tuesday, March 20. The Bearcats enter the challenge with a record of 3-5. Beckville won 4-3 in their recent league challenge against White Oak (White Oak, TX)