Grace Christian Crusaders (Sanford, NC) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Wayne Christian Eagles (Goldsboro, NC), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Crusaders now sport a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Rocky Mount Academy for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 16. Grace Christian will face a Eagles squad coming off a 9-8 non-league loss to Arendell Parrott Academy (Kinston, NC). The Eagles record now stands at 1-1.

With the loss, Wayne Christian falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Eastern Wayne (Goldsboro, NC) to face the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 16. The Warriors enter the challenge with a record of 4-0. Eastern Wayne won 7-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Wilson Christian Academy (Wilson, NC)