The Cherry Hill East Cougars triumphed over the host Eastern Vikings softball squad by a count of 7-2 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Cougars play the Cherokee Chiefs (Marlton, NJ) in a Olympic - American challenge, on Saturday, April 12. Cherry Hill East will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Chiefs enter the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 6-0 league win over Shawnee (Medford, NJ).

The Vikings (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Paul VI (Haddonfield, NJ). The Eagles enter the non-league challenge with a 4-0 record. In their last challenge, Paul VI edged Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, NJ), 8-2, in a league challenge.