Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA), 6-2 in a league challenge.

The Indians now sport a 14-6 record. They take the field next when they host Escalon for a Trans Valley challenge on Thursday, April 18.

With the loss, Hilmar falls to 3-13 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to Hughson (Hughson, CA) to face the Huskies in a Trans Valley challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Huskies enter the challenge with a record of 14-4. Hughson won 8-1 in their recent league challenge against Orestimba (Newman, CA)