Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Glendale Cardinals (Glendale, AZ), 17-4 in a league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 2-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Kofa for a 5A Central Valley challenge on Tuesday, March 28. Independence will battle a Kings squad coming off a 17-0 league win over Independence (Glendale, AZ). The Kings record now stands at 6-5.

With the loss, Glendale falls to 4-7 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Washington (Phoenix, AZ) to battle the Rams in a 5A Central Valley challenge on Tuesday, March 28. The Rams enter the challenge with a record of 4-4. Washington won 27-17 in their recent league challenge against Glendale (Glendale, AZ)