The Grace Christian Crusaders softball team scored 15 runs and limited the visiting American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots to 0 in the Crusaders non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Grace Christian moves its record to 3-1 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Cape Fear Christian Academy (Erwin, NC) to play the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, March 19. The Eagles come into the game with a record of 3-2. Cape Fear Christian Academy lost 6-1 in their recent non-league game against Freedom Christian Academy (Fayetteville, NC)

In their next game, the Patriots play the Northwood Temple Academy Eagles (Fayetteville, NC) in a non-league game, on Friday, March 15. American Leadership Academy-Johnston will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Eagles come into the game with a 2-2 record after their 16-4 non-league win over Lee Christian (Sanford, NC).