In Monday's non-league contest, the Salinas Cowboys (Salinas, CA) softball team the visiting Aptos Mariners (Aptos, CA), by a margin of 5-2.

With the triumph, Salinas moves its record to 3-1 on the year. The Cowboys travel to Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove, CA) to play the Breakers in a non-league contest on Monday, March 18. The Breakers come into the contest with a record of 0-1.

In their next game, the Mariners play the Notre Dame Spirits (Salinas, CA) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, March 13. Aptos will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Spirits come into the contest with a 2-0 record after their 11-0 non-league win over Monte Vista Christian (Watsonville, CA).