The Johnson Crusaders the visiting Dayton Bulldogs softball squad by a count of 6-4 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Crusaders meet the Cranford Cougars (Cranford, NJ) in a UCC - Watchung challenge, on Friday, April 4. Johnson will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record. The Cougars go into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 6-5 non-league loss to Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Scotch Plains, NJ).

The Bulldogs (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Westfield (Westfield, NJ). The Blue Devils go into the UCC - Watchung challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Westfield by Governor Livingston (Berkeley Heights, NJ), 4-0, in a league challenge.