Aptos Mariners (Aptos, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Soquel Knights (Soquel, CA), 11-6 in a league challenge.

The Mariners now own a 8-3 record. They take the field next when they host Scotts Valley for a Santa Cruz Coast challenge on Thursday, April 23.

With the loss, Soquel falls to 12-8 on the campaign. The Knights host Scotts Valley (Scotts Valley, CA) to battle the Falcons in a Santa Cruz Coast challenge on Tuesday, April 28. The Falcons enter the challenge with a record of 3-6.