Illinois High School Softball - Pope County bounces Dongola
May 3, 2023: Golconda, IL 62938 Spectators at Wednesday's non-league match between the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) and the visiting Dongola Demons (Dongola, IL), witnessed Pope County's softball squad prevail over Dongola by a count of 17-7.
The Pirates now sport a 7-16 record. They play next when they travel to Elverado for a non-league match on Friday, May 5. Pope County will meet a Falcons squad coming off a 10-9 league loss to Century (Ullin, IL). The Falcons record now stands at 6-13.
With the loss, Dongola moves to 1-8 on the season. The Demons travel to Egyptian (Tamms, IL) to meet the Pharaohs in a non-league match on Wednesday, May 10. The Pharaohs go into the match with a record of 6-7.