The Matanzas Pirates softball team scored 15 runs and limited the visiting Palatka Panthers to 7 in the Pirates non-league triumph on Tuesday.

With the triumph, Matanzas improves its record to 8-9 on the year. The Pirates travel to Taylor (Pierson, FL) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league game on Friday, April 14. The Wildcats come into the game with a record of 11-7. Taylor lost 7-3 in their recent non-league game against Flagler Palm Coast (Palm Coast, FL)

In their next game, the Panthers clash with the Bartram Trail Bears (St. Johns, FL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, April 12. Palatka will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Bears come into the game with a 7-6 record after their 13-0 non-league loss to Providence School (Jacksonville, FL).