El Capitan Vaqueros (Lakeside, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Helix Highlanders (La Mesa, CA), 6-3 in a league challenge.

The Vaqueros now own a 9-4 record. They take the field next when they host Patrick Henry for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 12.

With the loss, Helix falls to 3-10 on the campaign. The Highlanders host Mira Mesa (San Diego, CA) to battle the Marauders in a challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Marauders enter the challenge with a record of 1-9.