Helix Highlanders (La Mesa, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Brawley Wildcats (Brawley, CA), 5-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Highlanders now own a 17-3 record. They take the field next when they host El Capitan for a challenge on Tuesday, April 26.

With the loss, Brawley falls to 8-9 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Point Loma (San Diego, CA) to battle the Pointers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 26. The Pointers enter the challenge with a record of 4-16. Point Loma won 14-0 in their recent league challenge against Canyon Hills (San Diego, CA)