The Rutherford Bulldogs triumphed over the host Bergenfield Bears softball squad by a count of 10-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs play the Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, May 1. Rutherford will attempt to upgrade on its 11-3 season record. The Bears enter the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 8-1 league loss to Glen Rock (Glen Rock, NJ).

The Bears (9-12) will now prepare for their challenge against NV - Demarest (Demarest, NJ). The Norsemen enter the Big North - National challenge with a 6-10 record. In their last challenge, NV - Demarest was routed by Pascack Valley (Hillsdale, NJ), 14-0, in a league challenge.