Monache Marauders (Porterville, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Porterville Panthers (Porterville, CA), 5-4 in a league challenge.

The Marauders now own a 14-7 record. They take the field next when they host Tulare Union for a East Yosemite challenge on Friday, April 29. Monache will battle a The Tribe squad coming off a 5-4 league loss to Tulare Western (Tulare, CA). The The Tribe record now stands at 15-7.

With the loss, Porterville falls to 8-11 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Mission Oak (Tulare, CA) to battle the Hawks in a East Yosemite challenge on Friday, April 29. The Hawks enter the challenge with a record of 14-6.