The Exeter Monarchs edged the host Roosevelt Rough Riders softball squad by a count of 4-3 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Monarchs meet the Strathmore Spartans (Strathmore, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, March 29. Exeter will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 8-2 record after their 14-4 non-league win over Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano, CA).

The Rough Riders (5-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Washington Union (Fresno, CA). The Panthers enter the non-league challenge with a 1-6 record. In their last challenge, Washington Union was nudged by Tulare Western (Tulare, CA), 13-4, in a non-league challenge.