Illinois High School Softball - Herrin nudges Benton
April 4, 2022: Benton, IL 62812 Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), 2-1 in a league challenge.
The Tigers now own a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they host Murphysboro for a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge on Tuesday, April 5. Herrin will battle a Red Devils squad coming off a 6-5 league win over Massac County (Metropolis, IL). The Red Devils record now stands at 7-3.
With the loss, Benton falls to 4-6 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL) to battle the Redbirds in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge on Tuesday, April 5. The Redbirds enter the challenge with a record of 5-5. Frankfort lost 5-0 in their recent league challenge against Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL)