Kennedy Fighting Irish (La Palma, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Valencia Tigers (Placentia, CA), 7-1 in a league challenge.

The Fighting Irish now own a 11-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Crean Lutheran for a Empire challenge on Monday, April 17.

With the loss, Valencia falls to 6-12 on the campaign. The Tigers host Pacifica (Garden Grove, CA) to battle the Mariners in a Empire challenge on Thursday, April 13. The Mariners enter the challenge with a record of 14-7. Pacifica lost 8-3 in their recent league challenge against Cypress (Cypress, CA)