The Newton Braves softball team scored 14 runs and limited the host Hopatcong Chiefs to 9 in the Braves league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Newton moves its record to 2-1 on the year. The Braves host Kittatinny Regional (Newton, NJ) to play the Cougars in a non-league game on Monday, April 15. The Cougars come into the game with a record of 0-4. Kittatinny Regional lost 12-2 in their recent league game against Vernon (Vernon, NJ)

In their next game, the Chiefs play the Wallkill Valley Rangers (Hamburg, NJ) in a NJAC - Colonial game, on Tuesday, April 16. Hopatcong will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Rangers come into the game with a 2-2 record after their 15-9 non-league win over Belvidere (Belvidere, NJ).