Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA), 15-14 in a league challenge.

The Cougars now own a 1-9 record. They take the field next when they host Ripon for a challenge on Wednesday, April 19.

With the loss, Hilmar falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Escalon (Escalon, CA) to face the Cougars in a challenge on Friday, April 28. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 1-9.