Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting St. Anne Cardinals (St. Anne, IL), 12-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hoopeston improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cornjerkers host Rantoul (Rantoul, IL) to play the Eagles in a non-league game on Thursday, March 20. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-1. Rantoul won 7-1 in their recent non-league game against Blue Ridge (Farmer City, IL)

The Cardinals now hold a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Kankakee Trinity Academy for a non-league game on Thursday, March 20.