Linden Lions (Linden, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Stagg Delta Kings (Stockton, CA), 10-9 in a league challenge.

The Lions now own a 19-5 record. They take the field next when they host Weston Ranch for a San Joaquin Athletic Association challenge on Wednesday, May 8. Linden will battle a Cougars squad coming off a 12-2 league win over Franklin (Stockton, CA). The Cougars record now stands at 8-14.

With the loss, Stagg falls to 11-6 on the campaign. The Delta kings travel to Chavez (Stockton, CA) to battle the Titans in a San Joaquin Athletic Association challenge on Wednesday, May 8. The Titans enter the challenge with a record of 9-14. Chavez won 9-0 in their recent league challenge against McNair (Stockton, CA)