The Pioneer Valley Panthers the visiting Orcutt Academy Spartans softball squad by a count of 3-0 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Paso Robles Bearcats (Paso Robles, CA) in a CCAA - Sunset challenge, on Thursday, May 8. Pioneer Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 15-12 season record. The Bearcats enter the challenge with a 10-12 record after their 10-1 league loss to Templeton (Templeton, CA).

The Spartans (10-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Templeton (Templeton, CA). The Eagles enter the CCAA - Sunset challenge with a 16-6 record. In their last challenge, Templeton edged Atascadero (Atascadero, CA), 16-1, in a league challenge.