Manalapan Braves (Englishtown, NJ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Freehold Boro Colonials (Freehold, NJ), 7-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Braves now own a 4-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Freehold Township for a Shore - A North challenge on Wednesday, May 1. Manalapan will battle a Patriots squad coming off a 9-2 non-league loss to Wall Township (Wall, NJ). The Patriots record now stands at 6-6.

With the loss, Freehold Boro falls to 8-5 on the campaign. The Colonials host Ranney (Tinton Falls, NJ) to battle the in a Shore - B North challenge on Wednesday, May 1. The enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.