Grace Christian Crusaders (Sanford, NC) backers left the game pleased Thursday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host North Raleigh Christian Academy Knights (Raleigh, NC), 4-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Grace Christian upgrades its record to 12-3 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Wayne Christian (Goldsboro, NC) to play the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, May 2. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 9-7. Wayne Christian lost 4-3 in their recent non-league game against Grace Christian (Sanford, NC)

The Knights now own a 6-12 record. They play next when they host Ravenscroft for a NCISAA Triangle game on Friday, May 2. North Raleigh Christian Academy will play a Ravens squad coming off a 15-5 non-league loss to American Leadership Academy-Johnston (Clayton, NC). The Ravens record now stands at 3-11.