The Northwest Christian Crusaders softball team scored 18 runs and limited the host Gilbert Christian Knights to 0 in the Crusaders non-league triumph on Tuesday.

With the triumph, Northwest Christian improves its record to 6-4 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Window Rock (Fort Defiance, AZ) to clash with the Fighting Scouts in a non-league game on Thursday, March 16. The Fighting Scouts come into the game with a record of 2-1. Window Rock won 17-2 in their recent league game against Alchesay (Whiteriver, AZ)

In their next game, the Knights clash with the Globe Tigers (Globe, AZ) in a 3A South Central game, on Tuesday, March 21. Gilbert Christian will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Tigers come into the game with a 2-5 record after their 17-0 non-league loss to Santa Cruz Valley (Eloy, AZ).