Illinois High School Softball - Richland County can't get by Red Hill
May 20, 2021: Olney, IL 62450 In Thursday's league contest, the Red Hill Salukis (Bridgeport, IL) softball team held off the host Richland County Tigers (Olney, IL), by a count of 3-2.
The Salukis (4-7) will now prepare for their battle against Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL). The Warriors go into the Little Illini battle with a 19-3 record. In their last battle, Casey-Westfield nudged Newton (Newton, IL), 1-0, in a league battle.
The Tigers now sport a 7-9 record. They play next when they host Maroa-Forsyth for a non-league battle on Saturday, May 22. Richland County will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 14-3 league win over Athens (Athens, IL). The Trojans record now stands at 10-5.