Arlington Catholic Cougars (Arlington, MA) supporters left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Cardinal Spellman Cardinals (Brockton, MA), 8-5 in a league game.

With the triumph, Arlington Catholic improves its record to 1-6 on the year. The Cougars travel to Bishop Fenwick (Peabody, MA) to play the Crusaders in a Catholic Central - Large game on Monday, April 28. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 2-4. Bishop Fenwick lost 7-6 in their recent non-league game against Peabody Veterans Memorial (Peabody, MA)

The Cardinals now hold a 4-1 record. They play next when they travel to Bishop Stang for a non-league game on Monday, April 28. Cardinal Spellman will play a Spartans squad coming off a 7-0 non-league loss to Bishop Fenwick (Peabody, MA). The Spartans record now stands at 2-4.