Archbishop Mitty Monarchs (San Jose, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Gilroy Mustangs (Gilroy, CA), 8-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Monarchs now own a 5-0 record. They take the field next when they host Saint Francis for a West Catholic challenge on Wednesday, April 28. Archbishop Mitty will battle a Lancers squad coming off a 5-0 league win over Presentation (San Jose, CA). The Lancers record now stands at 10-0.

With the loss, Gilroy falls to 2-3 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Christopher (Gilroy, CA) to battle the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 29. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Christopher won 5-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Branham (San Jose, CA)