Middletown North Lions (Middletown, NJ) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Marlboro Mustangs (Marlboro, NJ), 2-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Middletown North improves its record to 7-3 on the year. The Lions host St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, NJ) to play the Lancers in a Shore - A North game on Thursday, April 24. The Lancers enter the game with a record of 6-1. St. John-Vianney won 12-1 in their recent league game against Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ)

The Mustangs now hold a 7-5 record. They play next when they travel to Red Bank Catholic for a Shore - A North game on Thursday, April 24. Marlboro will play a Caseys squad coming off a 6-1 non-league win over Morris Catholic (Denville, NJ). The Caseys record now stands at 8-1.