Spectators at Monday's non-league match between the Albany Cougars (Albany, CA) and the host Pinole Valley Spartans (Pinole, CA), witnessed Albany's softball squad prevail over Pinole Valley by a count of 20-8.

The Cougars now sport a 1-0 record. They play next when they travel to Campolindo for a non-league match on Friday, March 11.

With the loss, Pinole Valley moves to 0-2 on the season. The Spartans host El Cerrito (El Cerrito, CA) to face the Gauchos in a match on Wednesday, February 23. The Gauchos go into the match with a record of 0-0.