The Northwestern Regional Highlanders softball team scored 18 runs and limited the host Gilbert Yellowjackets to 2 in the Highlanders league triumph on Wednesday.

With the triumph, Northwestern Regional improves its record to 5-0 on the year. The Highlanders host Thomaston (Thomaston, CT) to clash with the Bears in a Berkshire game on Friday, April 22. The Bears come into the game with a record of 1-3.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets clash with the Wamogo Regional Warriors (Litchfield, CT) in a Berkshire game, on Friday, April 22. Gilbert will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record.