Mapleton Sailors Softball 10-8 Gaston

Two runs separated Mapleton and Gaston when the dust settled Friday afternoon, but the 10-8 final score hardly captured the back-and-forth nature of this non-league softball battle. The Sailors needed every bit of their offensive firepower to hold off a determined Greyhounds squad that refused to fold.

Mapleton jumped ahead early but found themselves in a slugfest as both teams combined for 18 runs in what became an entertaining showcase of hitting. The Sailors managed to stay one step ahead throughout the later innings, answering Gaston's rallies with timely hits of their own.

The victory improves Mapleton to 5-1 overall as they continue building momentum in what's shaping up to be a promising spring campaign. At 1-1 in conference play, the Sailors have shown they can compete both within their league and against quality non-league opponents.

Mapleton will look to carry this offensive rhythm into their next outing as they aim to stay above .500 in league standings while maintaining their strong overall record.