Dover Crimson Tornadoes (Dover, OH) backers exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting John Marshall Monarchs (Glen Dale, WV), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Crimson Tornadoes now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host John Glenn for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 27.

With the loss, John Marshall falls to 3-1 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Parkersburg South (Parkersburg, WV) to battle the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 28. The Patriots enter the challenge with a record of 4-2.