Academy-Notre Dame De Namur (Villanova, PA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Lansdale Catholic Crusaders (Lansdale, PA), 9-1 in a non-league challenge.

The now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Springside for a Inter-Academic challenge on Tuesday, April 18.

With the loss, Lansdale Catholic falls to 4-3 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Nazareth Academy (Philadelphia, PA) to battle the in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 18. The enter the challenge with a record of 2-2. Nazareth Academy lost 11-0 in their recent league challenge against Gwynedd Mercy Academy (Gwynedd Valley, PA)