The North Andover Scarlet Knights the visiting Methuen Rangers softball squad by a count of 11-7 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Scarlet Knights meet the Haverhill Hillies (Haverhill, MA) in a Merrimack Valley - Conf 1 challenge, on Friday, April 18. North Andover will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record. The Hillies enter the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 5-2 league win over Billerica Memorial (Billerica, MA).

The Rangers (1-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Billerica Memorial (Billerica, MA). The Indians enter the non-league challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last challenge, Billerica Memorial was routed by Haverhill (Haverhill, MA), 5-2, in a league challenge.