Gustine Reds (Gustine, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the visiting Weston Ranch Cougars (Stockton, CA), 22-5 in a non-league challenge.

The Reds now own a 1-8 record. They take the field next when they host Mariposa County for a Southern Athletic League challenge on Tuesday, March 28.

With the loss, Weston Ranch falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Edison (Stockton, CA) to battle the Vikings in a San Joaquin Athletic Association challenge on Wednesday, March 29. The Vikings enter the challenge with a record of 0-1. Edison lost 17-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Mountain House (Mountain House, CA)