Vista Panthers (Vista, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Fallbrook Warriors (Fallbrook, CA), 5-4 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 6-20 record. They take the field next when they host Rancho Buena Vista for a Avocado - West challenge on Thursday, May 9. Vista will battle a Longhorns squad coming off a 4-1 league loss to Carlsbad (Carlsbad, CA). The Longhorns record now stands at 18-6.

With the loss, Fallbrook falls to 15-9 on the campaign. The Warriors host El Camino (Oceanside, CA) to battle the Wildcats in a Avocado - West challenge on Thursday, May 9. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 9-16.