Rutherford Bulldogs (Rutherford, NJ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad defeat the visiting Park Ridge Owls (Park Ridge, NJ), 14-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Rutherford improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Hawthorne (Hawthorne, NJ) to clash with the Bears in a non-league game on Tuesday, April 5. The Bears come into the game with a record of 1-0.

In their next game, the Owls clash with the Emerson Cavaliers (Emerson, NJ) in a Bergen County - Olympic game, on Wednesday, April 6. Park Ridge will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.