Freehold Boro Colonials (Freehold, NJ) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Freehold Township Patriots (Freehold, NJ), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Colonials now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they host Matawan Regional for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9.

With the loss, Freehold Township falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Patriots host Marlboro (Marlboro, NJ) to face the Mustangs in a Shore - A North challenge on Tuesday, April 9. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 0-2. Marlboro lost 4-1 in their recent league challenge against Middletown North (Middletown, NJ)