Deep Creek Hornets (Chesapeake, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Kempsville Chiefs (Virginia Beach, VA), 6-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets now own a 7-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Indian River for a Southeastern challenge on Tuesday, April 18. Deep Creek will battle a Braves squad coming off a 18-1 league loss to Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, VA). The Braves record now stands at 1-5.

With the loss, Kempsville falls to 6-5 on the campaign. The Chiefs travel to Cox (Virginia Beach, VA) to battle the Falcons in a Beach challenge on Tuesday, April 18. The Falcons enter the challenge with a record of 4-7. Cox lost 5-0 in their recent league challenge against First Colonial (Virginia Beach, VA)