Allentown Redbirds (Allentown, NJ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Howell Rebels (Farmingdale, NJ), 6-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Redbirds now sport a 5-0 record. They take the field next when they host St. John-Vianney for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 17. Allentown will face a Lancers squad coming off a 18-0 league win over Freehold Boro (Freehold, NJ). The Lancers record now stands at 6-1.

With the loss, Howell falls to 3-4 on the campaign. The Rebels host Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ) to face the Cougars in a Shore - A North challenge on Wednesday, April 17. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 4-2. Colts Neck lost 3-2 in their recent league challenge against Freehold Township (Freehold, NJ)