Middletown North Lions (Middletown, NJ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Marlboro Mustangs (Marlboro, NJ), 4-1 in a league challenge.

Coming up next, the Lions clash with the Colts Neck Cougars (Colts Neck, NJ) in a Shore - A North test, on Tuesday, April 9. Middletown North will attempt to improve on its 3-0 season record.

The Mustangs (0-2) will now prepare for their test against Freehold Township (Freehold, NJ). The Patriots come into the Shore - A North test with a 1-2 record. In their last test, Freehold Township was routed by Freehold Boro (Freehold, NJ), 1-0, in a non-league test.