Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the host Morro Bay Pirates (Morro Bay, CA), 21-0 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now sport a 8-9 record. They take the field next when they host Santa Ynez for a CCAA - Ocean challenge on Thursday, April 20.

With the loss, Morro Bay falls to 0-3 on the campaign. The Pirates host Cabrillo (Lompoc, CA) to face the Conquistadores in a CCAA - Ocean challenge on Wednesday, April 19. The Conquistadores enter the challenge with a record of 7-2. Cabrillo won 9-0 in their recent league challenge against Santa Maria (Santa Maria, CA)