Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies (Johnstown, OH) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Newark Catholic Green Wave (Newark, OH), 6-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Johnstown-Monroe upgrades its record to 12-8 on the year. The Johnnies travel to Big Walnut (Sunbury, OH) to play the Golden Eagles in a non-league game on Saturday, May 10. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a record of 12-9. Big Walnut lost 6-1 in their recent non-league game against Centerburg (Centerburg, OH)

The Green Wave now own a 6-12 record. They play next when they host Utica for a Licking County game on Monday, May 12. Newark Catholic will play a Redskins squad coming off a 10-7 league loss to Lakewood (Hebron, OH). The Redskins record now stands at 7-12.