Franklin Wildcats (Elk Grove, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting St. Francis Troubadours (Sacramento, CA), 5-4 in a league challenge.

The Wildcats now own a 7-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Laguna Creek for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 11.

With the loss, St. Francis falls to 9-2 on the campaign. The Troubadours host Sheldon (Sacramento, CA) to battle the Huskies in a challenge on Tuesday, April 12. The Huskies enter the challenge with a record of 4-7. Sheldon lost 18-0 in their recent league challenge against Elk Grove (Elk Grove, CA)