The Northwest Christian Crusaders softball team scored 16 runs and limited the visiting Benjamin Franklin Chargers to 4 in the Crusaders non-league triumph on Monday.

With the triumph, Northwest Christian moves its record to 5-3 on the year. The Crusaders host Camp Verde (Camp Verde, AZ) to clash with the Cowboys in a 3A North Central game on Tuesday, March 19. The Cowboys come into the game with a record of 3-1. Camp Verde won 14-0 in their recent non-league game against Northland Prep Academy (Flagstaff, AZ)

In their next game, the Chargers clash with the American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ) in a 3A South Central game, on Tuesday, March 19. Benjamin Franklin will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record.