Palmetto Ridge Bears (Naples, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Bishop Verot Vikings (Fort Myers, FL), 11-4 in a non-league challenge.

The Bears now own a 5-11 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cypress Lake for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 23. Palmetto Ridge will battle a Panthers squad coming off a 18-1 non-league win over Mater Lakes Academy (Miami, FL). The Panthers record now stands at 10-7.

With the loss, Bishop Verot falls to 9-10 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Estero (Estero, FL) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 23. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 8-10. Estero lost 10-9 in their recent league challenge against Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, FL)