St. John-Vianney Lancers (Holmdel, NJ) supporters left the game thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Freehold Township Patriots (Freehold, NJ), 8-2 in a league game.

With the triumph, St. John-Vianney improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Lancers travel to Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ) to face the Cougars in a Shore - A North game on Wednesday, April 2. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 1-0. Colts Neck won 6-2 in their recent league game against Marlboro (Marlboro, NJ)

The Patriots now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Red Bank Catholic for a Shore - A North game on Wednesday, April 2. Freehold Township will face a Caseys squad coming off a 6-2 league win over Middletown North (Middletown, NJ). The Caseys record now stands at 1-0.