Pinellas Park Patriots (Largo, FL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Largo Packers (Largo, FL), 9-6 in a non-league challenge.

The Patriots now own a 6-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Palm Harbor University for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 11. Pinellas Park will battle a Hurricanes squad coming off a 5-0 non-league win over Seminole (Seminole, FL). The Hurricanes record now stands at 13-5.

With the loss, Largo falls to 2-10 on the campaign. The Packers host Boca Ciega (Gulfport, FL) to battle the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 11. The Pirates enter the challenge with a record of 6-12. Boca Ciega lost 11-7 in their recent non-league challenge against Shorecrest Prep (St. Petersburg, FL)