Waltonville Spartans (Waltonville, IL) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), 7-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Waltonville upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Spartans host Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL) to play the Fighting Cardinals in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 19. The Fighting Cardinals enter the game with a record of 0-1. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield lost 12-6 in their recent non-league game against Benton (Benton, IL)

The Rangers now own a 1-1 record. They play next when they host Richland County for a non-league game on Wednesday, March 19. Benton will play a Tigers squad coming off a 19-0 non-league win over North Clay/Clay City (Louisville, IL). The Tigers record now stands at 1-0.