Central Jaguars (Milton, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Jay Royals (Jay, FL), 4-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Jaguars now own a 11-8 record. They take the field next when they host Pine Forest for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 7. Central will face a Eagles squad coming off a 10-3 league win over Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, FL). The Eagles record now stands at 6-17.

With the loss, Jay falls to 15-7 on the campaign. The Royals travel to Baker (Baker, FL) to face the Gators in a 1A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, April 5. The Gators enter the challenge with a record of 8-11. Baker lost 9-1 in their recent league challenge against Chipley (Chipley, FL)