Kamehameha Hawai'i Warriors (Kea'au, HI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hilo Vikings (Hilo, HI), 8-5 in a league challenge.

The Warriors now own a 7-2 record.

With the loss, Hilo falls to 5-2 on the campaign. The Vikings host Pahoa (Pahoa, HI) to battle the Daggers in a Big Island - West challenge on Monday, April 15. The Daggers enter the challenge with a record of 2-4. Pahoa won 15-6 in their recent league challenge against Ka'u (Pahala, HI)