The Pinole Valley Spartans softball team scored 11 runs and limited the visiting Albany Cougars to 8 in the Spartans non-league triumph on Monday.

With the triumph, Pinole Valley improves its record to 3-4 on the year. The Spartans host El Cerrito (El Cerrito, CA) to clash with the Gauchos in a game on Wednesday, April 17. The Gauchos come into the game with a record of 0-2.

In their next game, the Cougars clash with the Salesian College Preparatory Pride (Richmond, CA) in a game, on Tuesday, April 23. Albany will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record.