Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders (Chula Vista, CA) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Santana Sultans (Santee, CA), 9-5 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Mater Dei Catholic improves its record to 8-1 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, CA) to face the Broncos in a non-league game on Thursday, March 27. The Broncos enter the game with a record of 4-5. Rancho Bernardo won 6-1 in their recent non-league game against Mission Vista (Oceanside, CA)

The Sultans now hold a 7-4 record. They play next when they host El Capitan for a Grossmont Hills game on Wednesday, April 2.