Newburyport Clippers (Newburyport, MA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Georgetown Royals (Georgetown, MA), 17-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Clippers now own a 7-5 record. They take the field next when they host Manchester Essex for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 10.

With the loss, Georgetown falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Royals host Pentucket Regional (West Newbury, MA) to battle the in a non-league challenge on Monday, May 8. The enter the challenge with a record of 6-2. Pentucket Regional lost 11-6 in their recent league game against Triton Regional (Byfield, MA)