In Thursday's league contest, the Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL) softball team held off the visiting Paris Tigers (Paris, IL), by a margin of 5-4.

With the triumph, Marshall moves its record to 13-2 on the year. The Lions host Salt Fork (Sidell, IL) to play the Storm in a non-league contest on Saturday, April 22. The Storm come into the contest with a record of 14-5. Salt Fork won 5-0 in their recent league contest against Oakwood (Fithian, IL)

In their next game, the Tigers play the Casey-Westfield Warriors (Casey, IL) in a Little Illini contest, on Monday, April 24. Paris will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Warriors come into the contest with a 21-1 record after their 16-0 non-league win over Danville (Danville, IL).