The Essex Trojans softball team scored 14 runs and limited the host Mathews Blue Devils to 3 in the Trojans non-league triumph on Friday.

With the triumph, Essex moves its record to 6-2 on the year. The Trojans host Westmoreland (Montross, VA) to clash with the Eagles in a Northern Neck game on Monday, April 15. The Eagles come into the game with a record of 5-1. Westmoreland won 13-0 in their recent league game against Lancaster (Lancaster, VA)

In their next game, the Blue Devils clash with the Lafayette Rams (Williamsburg, VA) in a non-league game, on Monday, April 15. Mathews will attempt to move on its 0-6 season record. The Rams come into the game with a 0-6 record after their 17-1 league loss to Bruton (Williamsburg, VA).