Illinois High School Softball - Mercer County bounces Monmouth United
April 29, 2024: Monmouth, IL 61462 Mercer County Golden Eagles (Aledo, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad achieve victory over the host Monmouth United Red Storm (Monmouth, IL), 13-3 in a league challenge.
The Golden Eagles now sport a 13-6 record. They take the field next when they host Biggsville West Central for a Lincoln Trail game on Tuesday, April 30. Mercer County will clash with a Heat team coming off a 15-0 non-league win over Hamilton (West Hancock, IL). The Heat record now stands at 17-2.
In their next game, the Red Storm clash with the Princeville Princes (Princeville, IL) in a Lincoln Trail game, on Thursday, May 2. Monmouth United will attempt to improve on its 2-19 season record. The Princes come into the game with a 8-11 record after their 8-0 non-league win over Midland (Varna, IL).