Northern Patriots (Owings, MD) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host St. Mary's Ryken Knights (Leonardtown, MD), 20-10 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 7-4 record. They take the field next when they host La Plata for a challenge on Wednesday, May 1.

With the loss, St. Mary's Ryken falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Knights host King's Christian Academy (Callaway, MD) to face the in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, May 1. The enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.