Riverbank Bruins (Riverbank, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Ripon Indians (Ripon, CA), 7-6 in a league challenge.

The Bruins now own a 12-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hughson for a Trans Valley challenge on Wednesday, May 11. Riverbank will battle a Huskies squad coming off a 6-1 league loss to Modesto Christian (Modesto, CA). The Huskies record now stands at 19-6.

With the loss, Ripon falls to 12-12 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Orestimba (Newman, CA) to battle the Warriors in a Trans Valley challenge on Wednesday, May 11. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 6-14. Orestimba lost 6-0 in their recent league challenge against Hilmar (Hilmar, CA)