University Prep Panthers (Redding, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Chester Volcanoes (Chester, CA), 6-2 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 7-10 record. They take the field next when they host Redding Christian for a Tri-Cities challenge on Tuesday, May 3. University Prep will battle a Lions squad coming off a 2-1 league loss to Chester (Chester, CA). The Lions record now stands at 3-11.

With the loss, Chester falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Volcanoes travel to Westwood (Westwood, CA) to battle the Lumberjacks in a non-league challenge on Monday, April 25. The Lumberjacks enter the challenge with a record of 9-4. Westwood won 4-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Etna (Etna, CA)