Pope John Paul II (Royersford, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Norristown Eagles (Norristown, PA), 5-4 in a league challenge.

The now own a 9-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Spring-Ford for a Pioneer challenge on Wednesday, May 1.

With the loss, Norristown falls to 2-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Upper Perkiomen (Pennsburg, PA) to battle the Indians in a Pioneer challenge on Wednesday, May 1. The Indians enter the challenge with a record of 0-5. Upper Perkiomen lost 13-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Palisades (Kintnersville, PA)