Pope John Paul II (Royersford, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Phoenixville Phantoms (Phoenixville, PA), 5-3 in a league challenge.

The now own a 4-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pottsgrove for a Pioneer challenge on Tuesday, April 16.

With the loss, Phoenixville falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Phantoms host Owen J. Roberts (Pottstown, PA) to face the Wildcats in a Pioneer challenge on Wednesday, April 17. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 2-2.