Illinois High School Softball - Webber nudges Pope County
April 29, 2023: Bluford, IL 62814 Webber Trojans (Bluford, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL), 7-6 in a non-league challenge.
The Trojans now own a 2-15 record. They take the field next when they travel to Odin/Patoka/Sandoval for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, May 2. Webber will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 16-2 non-league win over Elverado (Elkville, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 14-5.
With the loss, Pope County falls to 5-15 on the campaign. The Pirates host Meridian (Mounds, IL) to battle the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, May 1. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a record of 3-11. Meridian won 9-8 in their recent league challenge against Dongola (Dongola, IL)