Mars Fightin' Planets (Mars, PA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Austin Prep Cougars (Reading, MA), 8-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Fightin' Planets now sport a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Shaler Area for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 22.

With the loss, Austin Prep falls to 0-2 on the campaign. The Cougars host Dexter Southfield (Brookline, MA) to face the in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 3. The enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.