The Mineral Ridge softball team captured its first conference title in 21 years Monday evening.

The Lady Rams outlasted Jackson Milton 10-8 to win the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Scarlet Tier.

Mineral Ridge built a 7-0 lead in the fifth inning and held off Jackson Milton's comeback attempt.

Sullivan Sandy and Megan Haynie each had two hits for the Rams.

Mineral Ridge improves to 16-6-1 and 15-1 in conference. They begin tournament play Wednesday against Grand Valley at 5 p.m.