Ventura Cougars (Ventura, CA) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Rio Mesa Spartans (Oxnard, CA), 4-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Ventura improves its record to 16-5 on the year. The Cougars host Rio Mesa (Oxnard, CA) to play the Spartans in a Channel game on Friday, April 25. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 14-8. Rio Mesa lost 16-0 in their recent non-league game against Camarillo (Camarillo, CA)

The Spartans now hold a 14-7 record. They play next when they travel to Camarillo for a non-league game on Thursday, April 24. Rio Mesa will play a Scorpions squad coming off a 7-6 league win over Moorpark (Moorpark, CA). The Scorpions record now stands at 17-3.