Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) backers left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Franklin Broncos (Franklin, VA), 18-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Essex upgrades its record to 5-7 on the year. The Trojans host Franklin (Franklin, VA) to play the Broncos in a non-league game on Monday, April 21. The Broncos enter the game with a record of 1-6. Franklin lost 14-3 in their recent league game against Sussex Central (Sussex, VA)

The Broncos now own a 1-8 record. They play next when they travel to Essex for a non-league game on Monday, April 21. Franklin will play a Trojans squad coming off a 26-2 league loss to Rappahannock (Warsaw, VA). The Trojans record now stands at 3-7.