The El Monte Lions the host Gladstone Gladiators softball squad by a count of 7-3 in Friday's non-league battle.
The Lions (1-6) will now prepare for their battle against Arroyo (El Monte, CA). The Knights go into the Mission Valley battle with a 5-3 record. In their last battle, Arroyo nudged Azusa (Azusa, CA), 16-4, in a non-league battle.
The Gladiators now sport a 1-4 record. They play next when they host Garey for a non-league battle on Tuesday, March 22. Gladstone will encounter a Vikings team coming off a 17-0 league win over La Puente (La Puente, CA). The Vikings record now stands at 2-2.