The Northern Highlands Highlanders the host Mahwah Thunderbirds softball squad by a count of 7-4 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Highlanders play the Indian Hills Braves (Oakland, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 19. Northern Highlands will attempt to upgrade on its 7-2 season record. The Braves enter the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 5-0 non-league win over Lakeland Regional (Wanaque, NJ).

The Thunderbirds (7-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Union City (Union City, NJ). The Soaring Eagles enter the non-league challenge with a 3-4 record. In their last challenge, Union City edged Hudson Catholic (Jersey City, NJ), 8-1, in a league challenge.