Temple Christian Crusaders (Madison Heights, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Liberty Christian Bulldogs (Lynchburg, VA), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Crusaders now own a 7-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to United Christian Academy for a Virginia Christian challenge on Tuesday, April 25.

With the loss, Liberty Christian falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Glass (Lynchburg, VA) to battle the Hilltoppers in a Seminole challenge on Friday, April 21. The Hilltoppers enter the challenge with a record of 1-4. Glass lost 11-1 in their recent league challenge against Brookville (Lynchburg, VA)