Santa Clara Bruins (Santa Clara, CA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Monte Vista Christian Mustangs (Watsonville, CA), 14-8 in a non-league challenge.

With the triumph, Santa Clara moves its record to 3-4 on the year. The Bruins travel to Woodside (Woodside, CA) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league game on Friday, April 7. The Wildcats come into the game with a record of 3-8. Woodside won 4-3 in their recent league game against Burlingame (Burlingame, CA)

In their next game, the Mustangs clash with the Santa Cruz Cardinals (Santa Cruz, CA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, April 13. Monte Vista Christian will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Cardinals come into the game with a 0-5 record after their 17-1 league loss to Aptos (Aptos, CA).