Chula Vista Spartans (Chula Vista, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Hilltop Lancers (Chula Vista, CA), 13-9 in a league challenge.

The Spartans now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bonita Vista for a challenge on Saturday, May 13.

With the loss, Hilltop falls to 1-4 on the campaign. The Lancers host San Ysidro (San Diego, CA) to face the Cougars in a challenge on Saturday, April 29. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 0-2. San Ysidro lost 19-5 in their recent league challenge against Olympian (Chula Vista, CA)